The Mayor of Philadelphia, who pledged to end stop-and-frisk while acknowledging officers’ right to halt citizens based on reasonable suspicion, aims to eliminate unconstitutional stops, while ensuring legal ones are applied fairly with respect across demographics.
Bernie Sanders, Post Nevada Loss, Pledges Political Upset in Philadelphia
Despite a loss to Hillary Clinton in Nevada, Bernie Sanders remains confident, suggesting come July in Philadelphia he’ll be the nominee.
Presidential Candidate Aims to Intervene in Apple v. FBI
The offer to assist the F.B.I is less about a desire to help the government and more about ensuring that a dangerous precedent isn’t set.
‘Race’ Highlights Star-Athlete’s Sporting Wins and Societal Challenges
Jesse Owens biopic is as much about historic races as it is about hideous racism.
Rising Homicides in a US City Prompts Call for Gun Violence Intervention
In a city where gun violence is prominent, an activist, and an academic, share sentiments on mitigation.
Why Aren’t Republicans Courting the Black Vote?
It appears the majority of Republicans are, at least in the 2016 race for the presidency, conceding the black vote to Democrats.
Why No One Deserves the Black Vote
Because people worked so hard to obtain the black vote for themselves and others, those who now possess it, should make those who seek it, be equally laborious in their pursuit.
Democrats Hesitant to Debate on Fox News
The Democratic Party appears to want very little interaction with Fox News
Following Scalia’s Death, Muted Grief and Overt Politicization
The immediate politicization of Mr. Scalia’s death, particularly by the Republicans, just seems a bit tacky, disrespectful, and opportunistic.
Neither Candidate Succinct on Improving Race Relations
On the issue of improving race relations at the most recent Democratic Presidential debate, Mr. Bernie Sanders and Mrs. Hillary Clinton left much to be desired.
The Polarity in Temperament Between Donald Trump and Barack Obama
Embed from Getty Images The President is almost always aiming to unite others when he speaks, unlike Mr. Trump, who without question is the most polarizing figure in the 2016 race for the presidency. — New York Times columnist, Mr. David Brooks today took the words right out my mouth with his Op-Ed entitled ‘I…
Facing a Pragmatic Wonk, Bernie Sanders Dares to Dream
In Mr. Sanders, voters have found a champion willing to not only fight, but dream.
Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump & Cults of Personalities
A cult of personality may or may not be enough for Mr. Sanders and Mr. Trump to win their parties’ nomination, but it’s certainly assisted them in getting the mainstream’s attention.
Why Did Police Shoot Him More Than 20 Times?
A mother remains desperate for answers more than a year after Chester police killed her son.
Rubio on Repeat and Cruz the Cowardly Liar
Embed from Getty Images At the most recent GOP debate, the republican Senators were unimpressive, unlike the Governors. — The dynamics were different at Saturday’s Republican presidential debate broadcasted by ABC News, which was the most watched of them all, attracting from 8pm to 11pm more than 13 million viewers, according to Nielsen. Mr. Donald…
Meet the Man Who Taught Himself Car Manufacturing
Mr. Jerry Sherrod, the face of Sherrod Vans at the 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show, relied on self-learning to build a car company that now employs many.