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Q&A with CA Rep. Barbara Lee, American Heroine

Here is one politician I’d probably “fawn” over because of her integrity, openness and wisdom. This is the interview posted at C-Span with host Brian Lamb. I’m posting the transcript in its entirety. Just open two windows or a tab and you can follow along. I don’t really have anything to add just that [...]

If the Non State of the Union Speech Was A T-Shirt What Would It Say?

Five weeks into his first term and President Barack Obama addressed both houses of Congress and the world for a big giant pep-talk and assurance that “everything’s gonna be alright”. I have to admit I was feeling pumped up after listening. I heard the sense of urgency in his voice and the way he [...]

Rep. Barbara Lee to Chair the Congressional Black Caucus

In a return to some common sense and real leadership the CBC voted unanimously to elevate Oakland, CA Congresswoman Barbara Lee from Vice-Chair to Chair of the CBC starting with the new term in January 2009. Goodbye Mama Kilpatrick and all the still-stewing drama from your son, the former self-professed hip-hop Mayor of Detroit. [...]