GOP must be realistic, reform quickly
By Carl Brzorad | Dec. 5, 2012To end fiscal cliff, Norquist pledge needs to be broken
To end fiscal cliff, Norquist pledge needs to be broken
Election indicates failure with minorities
Biden shows ability to reconcile theology, law in vice president contest with Ryan
Privileged life yields lack of comprehension
Understanding, respect key to progress
Conservative policy, not liberal lies, at fault
Authority of USC police should not be absolute; system needs to be checked
Candidate’s comments echo party platform
Amendment One vote maintains
Former policies, current party rhetoric indicate marginalization of minorities The Civil Rights Act of 1964 effectively cemented the Democratic Party as the party of racial progress in the minds of an overwhelming majority of African-American voters. In the years since 1964, approximately 90 percent of the African-American electorate has self-identified as Democrat. Republicans justified their opposition to the Civil Rights Act by characterizing it as the federal government overstepping its authority. The United States Constitution, however, was drafted by slave-owning politicians who, given their background, would most likely oppose any legislative progress for minorities.