As America enters its 250th year, the greatest threat to the republic is not overseas but inside a political system too often captured by careerism, money, and power instead of duty to the people.

Die-hard supporters like to claim that Trump is no different than any other politician; they are all corrupt. A good friend of mine took that position recently when I commented about the money Trump ...

Duchess Harris’ Black Feminist Politics From Kennedy to Obama looks candidly at the role of black women in American politics, beginning with their struggle to gain political influence amid rigid ...