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Black Conservatives in the Age of Obama

Bill Berkowitz, AlterNet. August 21, 2009.
The most prominent voices for conservatism in African American communities continue to be those of Christian church leaders.

How Much Has Changed? Obama Administration Deals Series of Anti-Environmental Blows

Jeffrey St. Clair, Joshua Frank, AlterNet. May 29, 2009.
The Dems have unleashed a slew of anti-environmental policies that would have enraged any reasonable conservationist during the Bush years.

Will the Obama Generation Merge With the Protest Culture of MLK or Strike Its Own Path?

Danny Schechter, AlterNet. January 19, 2009.
There is a complicated tension between civil rights leaders from MLK's era and President-elect Obama about how change can be made.

If Obama Wins the White House, Who Will Replace Him in the Senate?

Alexander Bolton, The Hill. October 28, 2008.
Two progressive legislators are vying for the job.

HUD Secretary -- Yet Another Corrupt Bush Crony, Resigns in Disgrace

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. April 1, 2008.
The big surprise here is that there’s no whiny excuses yet. No alcoholism to blame, at least yet.

HUD Head Evicted: White House Officials "Questioned Ability to Lead the Agency"

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. March 31, 2008.
While Jackson was busy erecting giant photo homages to himself, the nation was spiraling into the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression.

Hillary Apologizes to Black Voters for Bill Clinton and Ferraro's Racial Insensitivity

Paddy, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: PEEK. March 13, 2008.
"We can be proud of both Jesse Jackson and Senator Obama," said Hillary Clinton.

Ferraro Fiasco: the Ex-VP Nominee Claims "They're Attacking Me Because I'm White"

Pachacutec, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. March 12, 2008.
Daily Kos has uncovered a quote from 1988 where Ferraro made the same dismissive racial remark about Jesse Jackson.

Is South Carolina a Game Changer?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. January 27, 2008.
I think most political observers expected an Obama victory, but I'm hard pressed to think of anyone who thought he'd win by 29 points.

Rev. Jesse Jackson on What Has Changed Since His Presidential Run 20 Years Ago [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. January 25, 2008.
In 1988, the possible nomination of a black man for president by the Democratic party caused a panic, now it might start a celebration.

Right Wing Furious Over Snub of Radio Host Who Called African-Americans 'Savages'

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. January 18, 2008.
Bob Grant is one of the godfathers of incendiary right-wing talk radio and has been an inspiration for figures such as Sean Hannity.

Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama: Blackness Redefined

Tammy Johnson, RaceWire AlterNet: PEEK. January 12, 2008.
In the minds of white voters, is Obama really Black?

Jesse Jackson: Stopping the Subprime Tsunami [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. December 1, 2007.
This is an economic crisis "many times bigger than the Savings and Loan scandal."

Jena Six: Thousands to Rally for Justice

Pam Spaulding, AlterNet: PEEK. September 20, 2007.
Pam Spaulding: Elizabeth Edwards, David Bowie, Chris Dodd and thousands of other supporters have rallied to their cause.

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