Democrats can’t afford to take the Black vote for granted

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Democrats can’t afford to take the Black vote for granted

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump asked Black Americans why they support the Democratic Party: “Look how much African American communities have suffered under Democratic control. . . . What do you have to lose by trying something new, like Trump? … You’re living in poverty, your schools are no good, you have no jobs. … What the hell do you have to lose?”

It was a brazen challenge. Of course, as it turns out, Trump did little to improve ...

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Political Issues

Promoting unity—one person at a time

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Promoting unity—one person at a time

It’s time for the nation to heal and come together, President Joe Biden tells us.  We know from his inaugural address what we must avoid—”anger, resentment, hatred, extremism, lawlessness, violence, disease, joblessness, hopelessness.” 

And we’ve been told what we’re capable of doing—”We can right wrongs. We can put people to work in good jobs. We can teach our children in safe schools. We can overcome this deadly virus. We can reward work, rebuild the middle class, and make health care ...

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Social Issues, Uncategorized