Editorials

David W. Marshall examines eroding presidential and military traditions under Trump, from skipping inauguration protocols to the USS Abraham Lincoln's grueling 250-plus day deployment amid reported crew crises.

The Congressional Budget Office projects a federal deficit of $1.9 trillion this year. We will spend more than $1 trillion simply paying interest on the debt—money that cannot be spent repairing bridges, educating children, housing families, or providing health care.

Marc H. Morial explains why the legacy of the March on Washington isn't just about reflecting on history. It is a vital, ongoing call to action to protect voting rights, demand civil rights legislation, and shape the future of our country.

Stephen A. Smith’s problem isn’t his opinions, it’s his ability to take accountability for his actions. NABJ called him out over Black women. His response suggests Smith can dish it out but can’t take it.

Nolan Wells’ death has left his family grieving in uncertainty—and awakened a deeper, historically rooted fear among Black parents who know that unanswered loss rarely feels like an isolated tragedy.

When Head Start was launched in 1965 as part of Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty. Yet the Trump administration is preparing to take a wrecking ball to the federal standards protecting Head Start children, dressing up the demolition in the bloodless language of efficiency, flexibility, and local control.

The slander against Black fathers is as old as the country. The men who owned us knew better. So does modern social science.

Drawing parallels between Michael Jordan's retirement and Senator Mitt Romney's decision to step down, the article argues that aging leaders must prioritize the needs of a new generation over their own egos and physical limitations.

Democratic strategist Kevin Harris argues that the Democratic Party must address the specific economic disparities facing Black men and boys to maintain its coalition and ensure electoral success.

In an op-ed regarding the recent Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, Dr. E. Faye Williams praises candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens for their respectful conduct and urges voters to remain engaged in the democratic process.