Commentary

Details: Written by Mel Gurtov, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University; Published: 13 November 2020

Mel Gurtov, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Portland State University

Trump’s strategy is clear: maintain control of the Republican Party as the Trump Party, install “acting” officials who will not cooperate with the Biden transition team

Details: Written by The Democracy and Power Innovation Fund; Published: 03 November 2020

One of the powerful stories so far this election season is that Black voters are showing up and casting ballots in record numbers in key battleground states

Details: Written by James A. Haught; Published: 02 November 2020

James A. Haught

"I fervently wish that the era of born-again whites tipping elections to Republicans finally is ending."

Details: Written by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL); Published: 29 October 2020

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL)

It is more imperative than perhaps at any other period in many of our lifetimes that we vote at record numbers this year.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 27 October 2020

Adrian L. Brown

History has shown us that judges impact systemic change and have the opportunity to include the voices of our communities in the process.

Details: Written by Oscar H. Blayton; Published: 26 October 2020

Oscar H. Blayton

When I first heard that entertainer Ice Cube is supporting Donald Trump in his 2020 re-election bid, I did not believe it.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 01 October 2020

The organization says Trump’s attacks invite violence against Rep. Omar and Minnesota’s Somali community

Details: Written by Robert C. Koehler; Published: 01 October 2020

Robert C. Koehler

Discussing the debate, Robert Koehler refers to an article by psychiatrists describing how power causes brain damage

Details: Written by Oscar H. Blayton; Published: 30 September 2020

Oscar H. Blayton

If we are to drag America into an era of justice, we must repair the U.S. Supreme Court.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 September 2020

Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights president and CEO says, “Trump is far better at the art of distraction than understanding the powers — and limits — of the presidency."

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