Anthony Foxx: Smooth Sailing at Confirmation Hearing

Even though Sen. John Thune (R-ND) decided today that President Obama’s nominee for Transportation Secretary, [...]

Frederick Douglass Statue to be Unveiled in U.S. Capitol on Juneteenth

On Wednesday, June 19, a statue of Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) will be unveiled in the [...]

5 in CBC: Let’s Stop Pontificating and BS-ing, Obama’s Morehouse Speech Was Fine

“Excellent speech,” said Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA), on Tuesday as he entered a House Democratic [...]

Alcee Hastings to Host Black & Jewish Members of Congress Event

Event today was postponed and will be rescheduled From Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL): Congressman Alcee [...]

Julian Bond on the Tea Party: Racists Don’t Like Being Called Racists

By Julian Bond I have always suspected that racists didn’t like being called out for [...]

The Great Ray Manzarek (1939-2013) in 2 Videos

Three videos of Ray Manzarek, the great keyboardist for The Doors.

Joe Madison Goes Off on Glenn Beck for NAACP Comments

Most in politics simply ignore Glenn Beck with the understanding that he typcically adds nothing [...]

Morehouse Man Rev. Kevin Johnson Comments on Controversy, Obama Speech

Over 229,000 Views: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Reveals Food Stamp President(s)

Honorary member of the Crewof42 Rep. Luis Gutierrez speaks on the “food stamp President” in [...]

3 Videos: In Powerful Morehouse Address, President Obama Talks Race, Excuses and Legacy

Fox News Makes Allen West’s Frequent Contributions an Official Thing

The man who spent much of his time in Congress on TV has made it [...]

Shocker: E.W. Jackson Wins GOP Lt. Guv Nomination in VA

For anyone who thought that Ken Cuccinelli would be the attention getting Tea Party firebrand [...]

768 Votes: Mia Love Announces Run Against Jim Matheson in 2014

Saratoga Springs, Utah Mayor Mia Love will run against Rep. Jim Matheson again in 2014.  She [...]

May 22: Carole King to Be Honored by President Obama

White House press release: As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, [...]

Keith Ellison: Organize – Social Security Has Big Enemies

Rep. Yesterday, Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) talks about organizing to protect Social Security.

Rangel: Obama Should Reveal Big Secret Behind Why DoJ Spied on AP

A few years ago when President Obama said Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) should retire “with [...]