Opinion
Julian Bond, civil rights leader, dies at 75
August 17, 2015Julian Bond's life traced the arc of the civil rights movement, from his efforts as a militant young man to the top leadership post at the NAACP.
Read moreThe left’s challenge: facing institutional and individual racism
August 12, 2015Perhaps hammering out a common agenda violates the concept of Black Lives Matter, but we can still work something out along with other Democratic and progressive candidates.
Read moreNative Americans gather to support the Sanders campaign
August 7, 2015I'm hoping that Native Americans are going to be able to directly ask questions of the presidential candidates.
Read moreAmend Constitution to add a right to vote
August 6, 2015On Aug. 6, the Voting Rights Act will mark its 50th anniversary.Now it's time to demonstrate against the concerted campaign to undermine it.
Read moreA Middle East nuclear weapon-free zone: a vital next step
August 6, 2015It's time and past time to look at the status of efforts to rid the world of what's been called the only true weapon of mass destruction.
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