Voters of Color: Changing American Politics
Will Voters of Color Take Advantage of Their New Influence In Congress? There are certainly plenty of reasons for America to celebrate the beginning of 2013. First, January is the month we recognize...
View ArticleCory Booker Leads Pallone, Sweeney for Lautenberg Seat
In a new poll released today by PowerPAC.org, New Jersey Democrats are expressing overwhelming support for Cory Booker as their next U.S. Senator over potential rival candidates Rep. Frank Pallone,...
View ArticleCory Booker Represents More Than The Turning of the Tide
There were many uplifting moments last week for progressive whites, young people, women, and people of color. The week was filled with energetic political events, parades, and plenty of moments that...
View ArticleWashington’s Political Gridlock: A Self-inflicted Wound
For months there have been endless warnings of the economic, military, and societal decay that will take effect if obstructionists in Congress repeat their 2012 “do-nothing” tactics. Their political...
View ArticleEvidence Based Data Shows a Tectonic Shift in Political Landscape
I attended a meeting of political leaders recently and someone raised a point that struck me as insightful. The comment, “It’s sad to say but the GOP hasn’t made any progress in reducing their...
View ArticleHit With The Sequester, Young Voters of Color May Do It Again in 2014
Young voters played a significant role in Obama’s 2012 victory, helping him sweep all four battleground states—Florida, Ohio, Virginia and Nevada—with 60% of the youth vote. Nationwide, voters under...
View Article2014 Will Be Next Big Moment for America’s Rising Electorate
The Latino community came out in extraordinary numbers for the “Comprehensive Immigration Reform March.” It was also remarkable to see so many progressive whites and People of Color (POC) exercising...
View ArticleElection 2013: Next Boston Mayor May Be Black or Hispanic
Recently America experienced a tragedy which tested the spirit of the entire nation, especially one of our most historic cities–Boston. This is indeed a resilient city so there’s no doubt that this...
View ArticleWill Young Voters of Color Amplify Their Voice in New Jersey 2013 Elections?
There are plenty of reasons for New Jersey’s young surging electorate to vote this year. They will have a chance to elect New Jersey’s next U.S. Senator who will be their voice in D.C. on issues that...
View ArticleChanging Electorate: Boston Will Soon Have a Mayor of Color
Boston is in the middle of its first open mayoral election in twenty years, and many thought that this was the opportunity to elect the city’s first mayor of color. With the results of last week’s...
View ArticleChristieCrat Politics and Conflicting Loyalties
Pundits across the country are in full speculation mode that Chris Christie’s re-election may illuminate the path for Republicans to recapture the White House in 2016. Having been deeply involved in...
View ArticleElection 2014: Governor Christie, McDonnell, and Scott – What Do They All...
Three Things You May Not Know About Voters of Color in New Jersey, Virginia, and Florida. What does Governors Chris Christie, Bob McDonnell, and Rick Scott all have in common? They’re all from states...
View ArticleElection 2014: Georgia 1+2+3 = Modern Voting Rights Movement #GA123
Last week I participated in #GA123 — one of the most cutting edge civic engagement events this election cycle. This “cross-platform” social media conference attracted over a hundred political leaders...
View Article#GA123: The Children of Freedom Summer Will Soon Be Leaders of Freedom Fall
The seeds planted 50 years ago in Mississippi during Freedom Summer are in full bloom. The children of 1964 — who are now leaders — are positioned to energize this generation of young voters of color...
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