Reactions to State of the Union Address

President Barack Obama’s State Of The Union Address 2011 was a rousing success, as Democrats and Republicans sat together in an effective show of togetherness, and Obama set the right tone for “Winning The Future.” The speech was more than politically effective, it dominated social networks, especially Twitter. The SOTU represented, at one point, seven … Continue reading

Clinton gave gift of clemency

Note: Kemba Smith Pradia has received awards for her efforts to educate the public about the social, economic and political consequences of drug policies. She received a Soros Justice Postgraduate Fellowship for advocates and is developing the Kemba Smith Foundation. Indianapolis (CNN) — Ten years ago, days before Christmas, President Bill Clinton changed my life … Continue reading

Black Voters: No Tea For Me

Article first published as Report Says Tea Party is Losing Black Vote on Technorati. Seemingly a foregone conclusion to those on the left, a study shows that the Tea Party is losing the black vote as the mid-term elections approach. According to data released Sunday by PJTV’s Tea Party TV, the percentage of black voters … Continue reading