Racial Issues

A new era in race and gender politics

By Star Parker Updated: Mon, 09/22/2008 - 02:20

It's time to end the honeymoon with gender and race and reclaim this election

Wed, 09/17/2008 - 13:31 — Marissa Treviño

—By Marisa Treviño

The word is that, after being distracted by the "Palin Effect," the Obama campaign is back on track to focus on what this election is all about — the issues.

Republican party platform will be a hard sell for Latino votes

Thu, 09/04/2008 - 13:18 — Marissa Treviño

It's no secret that the Republican Party wants the Latino vote. According to the McCain campaign's spokeswoman for Hispanic media, Hessy Fernandez, the campaign's goal is to secure 45% of the Latino vote.

How McCain should take on Obama's 'Trojan Horse'

The foundation of the whole Obama enterprise stands on emotional quicksand

By Star Parker Updated: Wed, 09/03/2008 - 02:51

Despite the careful choreography and showmanship, the Democratic Convention concluded with little in the way of news or surprises.

Senator Barack Obama and the Paradox of Dr. King

Democratic candidate Obama is the realization of the “dream,” President Obama will have to deal with the reality of racism.

By Wilmer J. Leon III Updated: Tue, 09/02/2008 - 13:22

Storm Warning: Gulf Coast and Republicans Brace for Gustav

Mon, 09/01/2008 - 02:57 — Wamara Mwine