The Thomas affair smacks of a clear double standard among black leadership. Sure, some called for Thomas' dismissal, but not with the same gusto as with Imus.

At least Johnson and Nixon had major domestic and international achievements, respectively, that softened the historical impact of their dishonesty. The current administration's raison d'etre and its dishonesty are intertwined.

It doesn't matter if a Chinese national is commissioned to create the sculpture of King; like Lincoln, King belongs to the ages.

Gore's post election contributions are so impressive that many of the vices, rightly or wrongly, he was saddled with in his 2000 presidential bid are now the virtues that many want in the next president.

I get nervous whenever I hear the "it's not your time to run" argument. Why are these critiques are always offered by those who already enjoy the largesse of the status quo?

So seldom do we witness political acts of courage that it becomes easy to miss them. That was nearly the case this week when New Jersey Governor, Joh...

The EPA's decision to deny states the right to set their own standards for automobile emissions is brazenly political. Given the choice between the interest of the nation and those of special interests, the latter once again proved to be the victor.

Bhutto's assassination ought to be a call to consider a leader who has clear view of the world and its unpredictability.