EDITORIAL

A historic moment

Debate over health care reform has been raging for more than a year. Claims and counterclaims tend to create more confusion than illumination. However, the recent health care summit at Blair House revealed with clarity the philosophical nature of the conflict. More »

OPINION

Tavis Goes into Battle of Wits with Sharpton Unarmed

Tavis Smiley ignited fireworks last month when he penned a commentary accusing black leaders - Al Sharpton, Ben Jealous, Marc Morial, Dorothy Height, Professor Charles Ogletree and Valerie Jarrett - of singing the song that President Obama does not need to focus on a black agenda. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Tighter rules on "organic" labels

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently finalized regulations that will ensure organically certified production practices are in keeping with the spirit of what an organic label means to consumers. More »


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Why do you believe its been difficult to pass national health care reform legislation?

The insidious politics of mean-spiritness and economic greed are holding health care reform hostage. More »


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