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Up with Snoop Dogg

Not long ago, there were millions of Trump supporters swearing they’d never watch another NFL game.In one of the many fights Donald Trump needlessly picked, he put pro football players in his crosshairs.They kneeled. Trump attacked.Trump’s dutiful supporters responded by saying they found ...

‘Read my lips … I will fight for you’

Convinced they have the policies Americans love and want, Democrats are of a mind that all they need is the right message – something snappy to hang their campaign hats on this November, when control of the House and Senate will be up for grabs.In politics, messaging is everything, and ...

To be recognized and appreciated

I don’t know how it happened, but, by the time I could run and yell loudly, I somehow became my family’s official sentinel.A dubious distinction?I felt honored.Anytime, anybody who shared my skin pigment appeared on our TV, I’d run hither and thither issuing the following announcement: ...

Dem chances rise and fall with Joe

These days it’s not easy being a Democrat, not with the mid-term elections looming.Empowered to govern by majorities in the House and Senate and by virtue of the party’s control of the White House, Democrats have nonetheless been unable to fully exercise their authority.Two dissenting ...

The most important announcement of my life

After serious consultations with my family, I’ve arrived at the following conclusion: This is the formal announcement of my intention to run for the office of governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.I truly believe the people of this commonwealth need me and my unique skillset.While ...

The sweet short life of Ernie Davis

Tom Brady is retiring. Hooray for Tom Brady and for the other NFL greats such as Ben Roethlisberger – wondrous Ben. They persevered in a game of hard knocks and concussions. Here’s hoping they lead long active post-NFL lives. Here’s hoping they can get out of bed in the morning when ...