Editorial Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/editorial/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:33:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Editorial Archives - The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/category/editorial/ 32 32 121622320 EDITORIAL: Criticism, Discussion Follows Obama’s Remarks on Black Male Support for Kamala Harris https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-men-criticize-obama-harris/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-men-criticize-obama-harris/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217102 **FILE** Barack Obama (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Former President Obama's remarks on the lack of enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris among Black men has sparked criticism and discussion, but her qualifications and character should be considered when voting on or before Nov. 5.

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EDITORIAL: Seniors Should Think Twice About Donald Trump’s Promises Surrounding Social Security  https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-economic-plans-social-security/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-economic-plans-social-security/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1217104 Donald Trump-supporting MAGA Republicans have begun their divisive rule in Congress. (Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

Donald Trump's economic plans, including a tax cut on Social Security payments, could lead to the insolvency of Social Security and Medicare in just six years, according to financial experts.

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EDITORIAL: We’ve Made It 60 Years Committed to Our Mission and Prayer  https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-informer-60th-anniversary/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-informer-60th-anniversary/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:45:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216850

The Washington Informer, founded by Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, Sr. and his wife, Wilhelmina J. Rolark, has been serving the Black community for 60 years with a mission to inform, inspire, educate, and empower the Black community.

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EDITORIAL: JD Vance’s Sidestepping of Questions About Trump Election Results Denial is a Red Flag for Current Race https://www.washingtoninformer.com/vp-debate-trump-insurrection/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/vp-debate-trump-insurrection/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216387 Sen. JD Vance of Ohio (left), the Republican vice presidential nominee, and his Democratic counterpart, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the network's Broadcast Center in New York on Oct. 1.

Vice presidential candidate JD Vance refused to acknowledge that former President Trump lost the 2020 election, and downplayed the seriousness of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, leading to concerns about potential nationwide insurrections if Vice President Harris wins the election.

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EDITORIAL: With So Much at Stake, Americans Remain Divided on Views About the Supreme Court https://www.washingtoninformer.com/us-supreme-court-future-america/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/us-supreme-court-future-america/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1216392 **FILE** The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity for some of his conduct during his presidency in his federal election interference case, but other actions may not be protected. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

The Supreme Court's new term has begun, with two-thirds of Black adults expressing an unfavorable opinion of the court, while Republicans have assembled an army of election lawmakers to challenge the results of the upcoming general election.

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EDITORIAL: D.C. Programs, Residents Affected By Ward 8 Council Member’s Legal Challenges  https://www.washingtoninformer.com/district-government-life-deeds/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/district-government-life-deeds/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215821 D.C. Council member Trayon White, leaving federal court on Sept. 12, entered a “not guilty” plea on a federal bribery charge as nearly 60 supporters watched. (Sam P.K. Collins/The Washington Informer)

The District government did not renew its contracts for Life Deeds for the 2025 fiscal year, which has caused disruptions in the District government and the Ward 8 D.C. Council general election, while Councilmember White has not taken accountability for the challenges his drama is causing.

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EDITORIAL: Inequality is Far Too Pervasive for Black Politicians to Yield to Corruption https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-politicians-graft-scandal/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/black-politicians-graft-scandal/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215823 **FILE** New York Mayor Eric Adams (Marc A. Hermann/MTA via Wikimedia Commons)

Black politicians must resist the temptation of corruption and continue to strive for excellence in order to overcome the legacy of slavery, Black Codes, and Jim Crow and make this a better world for all.

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EDITORIAL: Global Diplomacy is a Career Option for Local Youth https://www.washingtoninformer.com/united-nations-general-assembly-diplomacy/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/united-nations-general-assembly-diplomacy/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215380

President Joe Biden opened the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, while Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a career service diplomat, highlighted the potential for local African American youth to pursue diplomatic careers in government and international organizations.

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EDITORIAL: As D.C. Council Investigates Trayon White, the Biggest Losers Will Inevitably be D.C. Residents   https://www.washingtoninformer.com/white-councilman-bribery-charges/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/white-councilman-bribery-charges/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1215385 D.C. Council member Trayon White, leaving federal court on Sept. 12, entered a “not guilty” plea on a federal bribery charge as nearly 60 supporters watched. (Sam P.K. Collins/The Washington Informer)

The D.C. Council has hired a law firm to conduct an independent investigation of Councilmember Trayon White Sr. for a cost of $400,000, while White continues to maintain his innocence and refuses to step down from his reelection campaign.

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EDITORIAL: Stop Creating Racist Narratives About Haitian Immigrants, Treat Others as You Want to Be Treated https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-accuses-haitians-eating-pets/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/trump-accuses-haitians-eating-pets/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214933 **FILE** Around 500 people gathered in St. Paul to march in support of immigrants and protest Republican President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The protesters called for the end of deportations, the Muslim travel ban, and discrimination against undocumented immigrants. They spoke in support of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and TPS (Temporary Protected Status) for countries like El Salvador and Haiti. (Fibonacci Blue via Wikimedia Commons)

Former President Donald Trump has been accused of spreading false rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, while Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has refuted these claims and the city's spokesperson has stated there is no evidence of such behavior.

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