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Should Michelle Obama's booty be off-limits? Should Michelle Obama's booty be off-limits?
A round table discussion on Erin Aubry Kaplan's controversial piece about the "assets" of our future first lady.
By Sarah Hepola Nov 19, 2008
First lady got back First lady got back
I'm a black woman who never thought I'd see a powerful, beautiful female with a body like mine in the White House. Then I saw Michelle Obama -- and her booty!
By Erin Aubry Kaplan Nov 18, 2008
A rough night for gay Obama supporters A rough night for gay Obama supporters
I was elated over Obama's historic win. Then I got the news that Proposition 8 was passing -- banning my right to marry a woman.
By Meredith Maran Nov 10, 2008
How Obama won, by the numbers How Obama won, by the numbers
The polls were right after all, and it was the economy, stupid, but there were still some surprises in the final results.
By Paul Maslin Nov 6, 2008
How to read the numbers on Election Day How to read the numbers on Election Day
Howard Dean's pollster tells you the five things to look for in early returns Tuesday.
By Paul Maslin Nov 4, 2008
Racists for Obama Racists for Obama
Plenty of white bigots will vote for Barack Obama on Tuesday. There are some things they fear more than black people.
By James Hannaham Nov 3, 2008
Black voters may lead Democratic wave Black voters may lead Democratic wave
An Obama-propelled increase in African-American turnout, already apparent in early voting, may put more Democrats in Congress.
By Alex Koppelman Oct 30, 2008
Proposition 8 vs. black homophobia Proposition 8 vs. black homophobia
An African-American lesbian explains why she's hopeful that an "Obama Effect" won't kill gay marriage in California.
By LaDoris Cordell Oct 30, 2008
Why Obama has to stay above 50 percent Why Obama has to stay above 50 percent
A GOP operative argues that in a race between a white and black candidate, "undecideds" vote white. Meaning, "undecideds" will break for McCain.
By Bill Greener Oct 27, 2008
Why is Barack Obama now electable? Why is Barack Obama now electable?
From the youth vote to Sarah Palin's outdated embrace of the rural mystique, Salon's panel of demographers and consumer trend experts talks about how America is changing.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 21, 2008
Going for broke in Pennsylvania Going for broke in Pennsylvania
McCain is redoubling efforts against Obama in this key electoral battleground, where the Philly factor could be decisive.
By Mike Madden Oct 9, 2008
Obama and the rules for Angry Black Men Obama and the rules for Angry Black Men
Why does Barack Obama have to be Virgil Tibbs? Or Denzel Washington in "Crimson Tide"? Or any other angry black archetype?
By James Hannaham Sep 18, 2008
Kwame Kilpatrick exits, with Barack Obama holding the door Kwame Kilpatrick exits, with Barack Obama holding the door
With the presidential race in Michigan too close for comfort, it can only help Obama that Detroit's racially divisive and felonious mayor has finally lost his job.
By Edward McClelland Sep 4, 2008
Hope floats Hope floats
She was unforgettable in Spike Lee's "When the Levees Broke." Now Phyllis Montana-LeBlanc explains what the storm took away -- and never could.
By Pasha Malla Aug 27, 2008
What's up with black names, anyway? What's up with black names, anyway?
From Tayshaun to Rau'shee, Olympic athletes have been a reminder of distinctive African-American names. Before you poke fun, here's a history lesson.
By David Zax Aug 25, 2008
In defense of race-based rooting In defense of race-based rooting
At the Olympics, you sometimes find yourself rooting for athletes because of their race. And that's OK.
By Gary Kamiya Aug 20, 2008
Republicans fear black voter surge in the South Republicans fear black voter surge in the South
Rep. Adam Putnam worries that black turnout could "swamp" Republicans in down-ballot races in the South. Is he right?
By Ed Kilgore Jul 10, 2008
Barack by the books Barack by the books
The works that have influenced Obama illustrate that he would be the most literary president in recent memory -- and one likely to govern from the center.
By Laura Miller Jul 7, 2008
What color are Chinese South Africans? What color are Chinese South Africans?
According to the country's High Court, they are now considered "black"
By Andrew Leonard Jun 19, 2008
Clint vs. Spike: WWII racial grudge match! Clint vs. Spike: WWII racial grudge match!
A British paper lures Eastwood and Lee into an unfortunate feud. Here's the real question: Which of their films should the other one have made?
By Andrew O'Hehir Jun 11, 2008
The mix master The mix master
Barack Obama's candidacy spells the end of the one-drop rule and the beginning of a painful but necessary exploration of the real meaning of race in America.
By Gary Kamiya Jun 10, 2008
What role did race play with white Democrats? What role did race play with white Democrats?
As the primaries end, a round table of experts -- Tom Schaller, Ruy Teixeira and Sean Wilentz -- weighs the influence of white racism on the Clinton vs. Obama contest.
By Mark Schone Jun 3, 2008
Psycho Christians and the media Psycho Christians and the media
Why the press gives McCain a pass for consorting with batshit holy men, but condemns Obama to talk-show hell for the same sin.
By Gary Kamiya May 20, 2008
Was Hillary channeling George Wallace? Was Hillary channeling George Wallace?
Hillary's reckless exploitation of racial division could split the Democratic Party over race -- a tragic legacy for the Clintons.
By Joe Conason May 9, 2008
How Hillary Clinton botched the black vote How Hillary Clinton botched the black vote
Her failure to challenge Barack Obama's huge momentum among African-Americans -- not a given at the start -- may have doomed her campaign.
By Thomas F. Schaller May 5, 2008
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