Monthly Archives: September 2011
American Al-Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki killed
POLITICO: Anwar al-Awlaki, an American-born cleric and an alleged terror suspect with links to al Qaeda in Yemen, was killed today. Does the al-Awlaki hit – following the May 2011 takeout of Osama bin Laden – undercut charges by Republican … Continue reading
Should Rudy run?
POLITICO Arena: There are signs that Rudy Giuliani is still digging around on a presidential run. The former New York Mayor dispatched a top advisor yesterday to meet with state GOP officials in New Hampshire, looking to gauge their interest … Continue reading
Politico asks, “Is Obama upsetting Black supporters?”
POLITICO: President Obama is raising eyebrows in the black community after he told a gala dinner of the Congressional Black Caucus that is was time to “stop complaining, stop grumbling, stop crying” and get to work. Read more here. Does … Continue reading
A must-read: “Our Teens’ Secret Sex Lives” – Essence magazine October 2011
A few days ago, Rev. Michel Faulkner told me about a remarkable and eye-opening article about the attitudes of black teenagers towards sex. The article, “Our Teens’ Secret Sex Lives,” appears in the October issue of Essence magazine, on newsstands … Continue reading
Is Speaker Boehner losing control of House Republicans?
POLITICO: The House rejected a resolution Wednesday to fund the government through Nov. 18, as GOP leaders were unable to overcome opposition from Democrats who wanted more disaster relief and conservatives who wanted to cut more deeply. And pressure from … Continue reading
‘Blow up’ NYC middle schools
Fine aims, but: Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott hopes to reform the city’s middle schools, but the whole idea needs rethinking. Click here to read the op-ed in the NY Post. ‘Saving’ the Edsel By MICHAEL BENJAMIN September 23, 2011 On … Continue reading
Worlds apart – the neighborhoods that sum up a divided America
The Bronx News Network called attention to an interesting, but unoriginal article in the Observer section of the Guardian comparing the Upper East Side (UES) and the South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven. The Guardian‘s Paul Harris describes “the contrasting … Continue reading
Spirited Debate – Girl Flees Arranged Marriage
Girl Flees Arranged Marriage Kennedy Williams-Benjamin joins Fox News host Lauren Green in a panel discussion about a California girl who fled an arranged marriage. The teenager claims her family was forcing her to go to Pakistan. Kennedy, Dr. Dale … Continue reading
Taking conventional wisdom out of redistricting
Within hours of Bob Turner’s upset victory, pundits declared that the seat was “safe” from redistricting oblivion. Still others declared that Republicans would sacrifice Turner in order to preserve GOP rising star Rep. Michael Grimm. Because NY will lose two … Continue reading
Jail “Deadbeat Dad” Congressman Instead of Unemployed Fathers
Did you hear about the Joe Walsh, a Republican Congressman from Illinois, who has not paid his child support? It’s true. A federal lawmaker has given the stiff arm to his children. He has repeatedly avoided his court appearances claiming … Continue reading
Conservative Black Chick
