Editorials

Americans are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by years of economic instability, political upheaval, and social isolation, leading to a depletion of civic participation and a fear of what may happen if people disengage entirely.

The Chris Wilson ad of 2010 challenged the Willie Horton politics of fear and mistrust, showing that redemption and second chances can be powerful tools for public safety, and that voters are willing to believe in them.

Louisiana is facing two major challenges to its democratic systems, but residents are fighting back to resist the erosion of power and protect their voting rights.

Dr. E. Faye Williams reflects on her mother's strength and resilience, and encourages others to show appreciation for their mothers and to take action to preserve voting rights.

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais has rendered Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act largely ineffective, resulting in the potential for reduced Black representation in Congress and increased voter suppression laws.

AI-generated Lego videos featuring rap music and hip-hop beats are being used to spread propaganda, exploiting public frustration and using Black American art forms to deliver a powerful message.

Gerrymandering is a powerful tool used to control Black political power and limit economic opportunity, resulting in a racial wealth gap and underinvestment in Black communities.

Religious leaders are cautioning against the temptation to assign divinity to machines, as AI advances and companies like Anthropic seek guidance from Christian leaders on whether their newly created morally sensitive chatbot could be considered a "child of God".

Ona Judge, an enslaved person who escaped George Washington, is at the center of a fight over whether America is strong enough to tell the truth about its history, as the Trump administration removed an exhibit about the people Washington enslaved and the city of Philadelphia is suing to get it put back.

Black women are among the most educated and entrepreneurial groups in America, yet hundreds of thousands are unemployed due to a labor system shaped by policy choices, not personal failure, and a growing push to rebuild it with Black women at the center.