Op-Ed: The Current State of the 2024 Presidential Race

September 5, 2024

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, it’s important to recognize that while polls and data offer insights, they don’t always capture the full picture. This analysis reflects my perspective on the state of the race, informed by available data and trends. However, much can still change before Election Day, and any attempt to predict […]


Op-Ed: Georgia vs. Louisiana: A Tale of Two States in Presidential Politics

August 4, 2024

In presidential politics, Georgia and Louisiana stand as strikingly different examples of how states with significant Black populations can follow divergent paths. Political pundits sometimes argue that Louisiana, like Georgia, could become a battleground state. However, this comparison oversimplifies the complex web of factors and nuances influencing voter turnout and political alignment. Georgia: The Evolving […]


The Paradox of Calling Trump a Hero After Surviving Assassination Attempt

July 15, 2024

Ironically, many Trump supporters and some in the media have hailed former President Donald Trump as a hero following a near-fatal incident he faced where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally. This characterization is quite extraordinary, particularly among those who remember Trump’s history and public remarks, and considering Trump’s persistent cowardly […]


So What the Hell is a Black Job?

July 5, 2024

It crossed my mind that it would be neat to write a piece about Trump and what constitutes a black job. After writing nearly 800 words of unpublishable bilge, I thought better of it. As a white, I’ll tell you what I told myself: No fucking way. The truth is maybe, just maybe, I could […]


Supreme Court’s Assault on Democracy: The Case for Impeaching Justices

July 2, 2024

The recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity represents a profound and dangerous shift in the balance of power within our government. By ruling that a sitting president is immune from prosecution for any crime, including murder, the Court has effectively placed the president above the law, dismantling a cornerstone of our democracy: accountability. Justice […]


Opinion: Why Joe Biden Should Step Aside for the Sake of Democracy

June 28, 2024

In the wake of Joe Biden’s deeply troubling debate performance last night, it is time to consider an unthinkable but necessary action: President Biden should step down to prevent Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House and further dismantling our democratic institutions. Let’s be clear—Trump’s performance was riddled with lies and exaggerations. However, this election […]


Many Voters Unhappy As 1st Presidential Debate Nears

June 17, 2024

Millions of Americans will be glued to their screens on Thursday, June 27th when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off in Atlanta for the first televised debate of the 2024 presidential election cycle. The 90-minute debate will air live on CNN with hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Three other declared […]


Is Real Change on the Way for Louisiana’s Democratic Party?

March 21, 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are expected to easily win Louisiana Democratic and Republican presidential primaries on Saturday, March 23. Yet there are many livelier contests underway– some too close to call – for seats on the two state central committees and 39 parish executive committees. The March 23 election is what […]


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