August 3rd, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a reputation for getting things done in Pennsylvania – but not necessarily things all Democrats like
Josh Shapiro’s political ambitions were clear since his college days. Hannah Beier/Getty Images by Daniel J. Mallinson, Penn State Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s place on the short list of potential Democratic vice presidential nominees has vaulted him to a national profile. That’s not surprising to someone like me who follows Pennsylvania politics closely. Shapiro is … Continued
August 3rd, 2024
Voters become more polarized when presidential candidates take positions on issues in K-12 education
Education has long been a divisive topic in American politics. Getty Images by David M. Houston, George Mason University and Alyssa Barone, George Mason University When Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to Florida in July 2023, she lambasted a state-approved Black history lesson that claimed “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could … Continued
August 2nd, 2024
Guest Editorial: Another look at Project 2025
People walk past a Heritage Foundation advertisement at the Milwaukee International Airport on July 12, 2024. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images When people talk about “democracy,” it’s probable that every person has a different definition of the term in their heads. That must be the main reason for the large number of people poised to vote against … Continued
August 2nd, 2024
George Washington didn’t have biological children. So, why is the criticism of Kamala Harris touching such a nerve?
Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP by Prudence Flowers, Flinders University In the past week, old comments by Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance about people without children have resurfaced, offending huge swathes of the American public. In a 2021 interview, Vance described Democrats as “a bunch of childless cat ladies”, directly referencing Vice President Kamala Harris, who … Continued
August 2nd, 2024
Donald Trump disrespects Black women at National Association of Black Journalists conference
Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons) ‘ The Single Most Disgraceful Thing I’ve Ever Seen at NABJ’ The highly criticized decision to have former President Donald Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual convention in Chicago, turned even more controversial once he spoke. The moderated conversation was filled with such hatred and … Continued
Bishop William J. Barber II Shares His Thoughts About What He'd Like to See at The 2024 DNC
