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Al Sharpton Criticizes Democrats For "Diluting" Stimulus Bill

AP | Posted 03.15.2009 | Politics


MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized Democrats on Wednesday for "diluting" education portions of the economic stimulus bill in orde...

The Myth Of Colin Powell's 'Obama's One Of Us' Vote

John Ridley | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


John Ridley

Factually, most blacks don't vote for blacks just because they are black. It does not appear as though black America is handing Obama a "he's one of us" vote.

The Notable And Notorious -- On Bicycles!

Olivia Zaleski | Posted 07.15.2008 | Green


Olivia Zaleski

Inspired by such high-profile cyclists as Obama, Fey and Einstein, I've set to work amassing a comprehensive archive of 100 people we know, love--perhaps even despise--atop the bike.

Rev. Sharpton: Clinton Doesn't Know The Show Is Over

New York Daily News | ADAM SERWER and MICHAEL SAUL | Posted 05.17.2008 | Politics


In an interview on NY1's "Inside City Hall," the Rev. Al Sharpton says Hillary Clinton should drop out of the Democratic presidential race. "There is...

Black Leaders Feeling Eclipsed In Obama Era

Newsweek | Allison Samuels | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Jesse Jackson can still get a crowd going--when he can find one. He appeared at a Los Angeles restaurant this fall, primed to discuss school dropout r...