Editorials

‘War on Blackness’

The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists condemns Trump’s targeting of Black leaders and communities, from DC to Texas and Los Angeles. This piece addresses racialized

Your vote matters, but voting is not enough

This article examines systemic voter suppression, the influence of money in U.S. politics, and the struggle for African American political empowerment. It explores historical and

Quiet tsunami: AI’s unseen impact on our most vulnerable communities

AI is reshaping the workforce, disproportionately affecting women and people of color. This article explores job displacement risks, community-focused AI education, and strategies to build

Nation’s ‘most effective anti-poverty program’ decimated to fund more tax cuts for billionaires

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to SNAP threaten millions of American families, particularly children and people of color, undermining poverty relief, local economies, and long-term

Trump didn’t just fail to protect Black jobs. He’s leading us to Black unemployment

Black unemployment has surged under Trump’s policies, hitting Black women hardest. AFL-CIO leaders call for fair contracts, stronger worker protections, and accountability to ensure economic

60 years later, we’re still fighting for the soul of our democracy

Sixty years after the Voting Rights Act, voter suppression and gerrymandering threaten democracy in Texas. Activists continue the fight for ballot access, honoring the legacy

Wake-up call—how Democrats can use August recess to save their brand

A 2025 Wall Street Journal poll shows declining Democratic favorability and rising Republican influence. Democrats must focus on bold messaging, affordability, and voter engagement to

Trump tantrum overshadows Black women’s losses

The firing of BLS Commissioner Dr. Erika Entarfer after the July 2025 unemployment report sparks controversy, raising concerns about data integrity, declining Black women’s employment,

Palestinians are not starving in Gaza—they are being starved

Dr. Wilmer Leon denounces the Israeli blockade of Gaza as a deliberate act of starvation and ethnic cleansing, calling out U.S. political hypocrisy and the

Precious cousin/friend

Dr. E. Faye Williams honors the life and friendship of her cousin Bill Williams—protector, police officer, and December-born soulmate—in a moving tribute to love, loyalty,

‘Trump Country’ at risk `

David W. Marshall critiques the Trump administration’s domestic policy shifts that deny FEMA aid to disaster-stricken communities—arguing that tax breaks for the wealthy come at

Fraud, waste and abuse

Economist Julianne Malveaux exposes contradictions in the U.S. administration’s handling of aid, science, and policy—criticizing its claims to end “fraud, waste, and abuse” while incinerating

Combined purchasing power of Black and Latino consumers is too great for companies retreating on DEI to ignore

Marc H. Morial highlights how Black and Latino communities are using their $6 trillion economic power to influence corporate DEI policies and push back against

‘Equity in Government Act’

David W. Marshall urges progressive churches to learn from the Religious Right's strategy and rally behind Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Equity in Government Act to fight

Democratic mayors can show our party how to win working class voters again

Veteran strategists Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel argue that Democratic mayors like Randall Woodfin and Brandon Scott are proving how pragmatic, people-first leadership can win

Silence is complicity

Amid legal battles and renewed scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Epstein, Dr. E. Faye Williams highlights the strength of African leadership like Captain Ibrahim Traoré