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Rope-a-dope the Administration The Republican Party is effective at campaigning and winning elections, but sucks at governing. For all the huffing and puffing on the campaign trail in 2016, the first Trump administration largely amounted to tax cuts for the wealthy, 500 miles of a border wall and a destructive pandemic gone viral. We now […]

President Donald Trump owes his re-election in part to some gains among working-class Latino voters who rolled the dice on a change in economic policy — but that change is likely to hit them worse than anyone else. There are all the cuts to vital programs and services Republicans plan, including “changes to Medicare, the […]

Ken discusses Trump’s tariffs and the response of Canada in this reaction video and podcast.

Do the Democrats have a plan to take back power in Washington back from Republicans in two years? Democrats, have said they’ll oppose President-elect Donald Trump and his allies when their values collide but are open to cooperation on a range of issues, including immigration, federal spending and entitlements. The strategy marks a turnaround from […]

The US House decided to strip funding for 9/11 health care program The NYS city's firefighter unions slammed a decision by the House to strip vital health care funds for 9/11 first responders from the federal budget after Elon Musk and Donald Trump nuked a stopgap spending plan, threatening a government shutdown. Firemen were able to fall […]

1. The Economy 2  Immigration 3. Health 4. White voters went up as a share of the electorate 5. Trump expanded his coalition, driven by men. 6. Women turned out as a higher share, but not enough for Harris to win. 7 America is not for a woman to be president. 8. Ticket-splitting happened 9. […]

For the first time in modern history the majority of Americans now believes that the Republican Party best represents the interests of the working class and the poor, and that the Democratic Party is the party of the wealthy and the elites. Dems support in three of its crucial constituencies: minorities, the young and urban […]

The 2024 presidential election has folks talking about was which demographic groups had drifted from the Democratic Party.  But, Black women rallied behind  Kamala Harris. The Democratic nominee earned an overwhelming majority of their votes, including in swing states like Georgia, Nevada and Michigan, even as other groups shifted dramatically to the right compared to […]

Donald Trump won big, in solid blue New York Harris had the worst statewide performance for a Democrat since 1988. In New York City, her margin of victory was 17 points lower than Joe Biden's in 2020. Faced with a global economic crisis, rather than work on people's pain, the Democratic establishment helped rescue the […]

Dr. Michael Lyde is the CEO of Lyde Enterprises and he develops educational and training solutions based on best practices that leverage the assets of organizations. Why did black men vote for Trump.  How about gay black men? About 3 in 10 Black men under age 45 went for Trump, roughly double the share he […]

U.S. voter turnout on Nov. 5 is projected to be around 65 percent, with more than 158 million ballots counted, according to data from the University of Florida's Election Lab. That number is a dip from the 2020 U.S. presidential election, which registered a historic 67 percent turnout. Voters in liberal strongholds across the country, from city […]

Deeds not words. In a podcast reviewing the 2024 election loss for Democrats, the focus shifts to countering potential attacks on their values by the new government. Voters seek change due to government ineffectiveness, prompting a need for humility and attentiveness. Anticipating an authoritarian-leaning Congress, the party plans to resist potential fascist tendencies with historical lessons and unity against vilification. Suggestions are made to build alliances and oppose extreme views within the new government's cabinet nominations, such as Marco Rubio, Matt Gaetz, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. While criticising these picks based on issues like lack of experience or extreme views, Democrats choose to wait and observe actions that align with their values, particularly in areas like inflation and tax policies. Vigilance is key to ensuring the new government serves the interests of disillusioned voters.

Inflation A surging stock market, low unemployment and robust growth — by just about every measure, the economy stood poised to deliver victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. The exception, of course, was inflation, and it appears to have overshadowed other indicators. More than two-thirds of voters say the economy is in bad shape, according […]

Racism and Misogyny From the moment Kamala Harris entered the presidential race, Black women could see the mountaintop. Across the country, they led an outpouring of Democratic elation when the vice president took over the top of the presidential ticket. But underneath their hope and determination was a persistent worry: Was America ready, they asked, […]

Podcast Show Notes: Episode [Number] - "Revitalizing Our Voice: Navigating Challenges Ahead" **Host:** Ken Baron **Organization:** National Association of Black and White Men Together (NABWMT) **Release Date:** [Date] --- In this episode, Ken Baron returns to the podcast after a hiatus, focusing on the recent election results and the implications they hold for our communities and the political landscape. The outcomes, unfortunately, did not align with the hopes of Ken and the NABWMT, particularly with a concerning trend of Democratic candidates transitioning to the Republican party. This pivot highlights the necessity for continued activism and engagement in the fight against extremism, racism, and homophobia. Ken outlines his renewed podcasting mission as he sets the stage for a series of episodes that will delve into the reasons behind the Democratic party's underwhelming performance in the elections. He will explore critical issues facing our society and the obstacles that lie ahead. Yet, amidst these challenges, there remains a beacon of hope. Ken aims to share constructive and optimistic strategies to empower listeners, encouraging collective action and fostering a resilient community dedicated to positive change. Throughout the episode, Ken underscores the importance of dialogue and community engagement in resisting the current political climate. He invites listeners to follow him on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, where he plans to share uplifting content and resources for those feeling disheartened by recent events. Join Ken in this pivotal conversation as he embarks on a journey to inspire hope, action, and unity in facing the trials ahead. --- **Follow Ken on Social Media:** - Instagram: [handle] - Facebook: [handle] - Twitter: [handle] **Tune in for more episodes that inform, inspire, and empower!**

Today, January 15th, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was born. He is remembered as a courageous and loving leader of the civil and human rights movement whose words and wisdom empowered masses globally at a time when polarization, discrimination and oppression due to race, gender, class, and otherwise marginalized identities plagued the nation.  56 years […]

Some news came Friday that gave an unexpected jolt of hope. Much of the year saw an unrelenting legal assault on queer and trans people. Around 20 states have passed laws restricting access to gender-affirming care for trans and nonbinary people, and several have barred transgender and nonbinary people from using bathrooms that align with their […]

MAGA was on trial in a courtroom — its methods, its morality and the means it uses to escape the consequences of its dreadful acts. That's because a “MAGA MAN” Rudy Giuliani was found guilty of terrible lies that election workers committed voter fraud. Giuliani's lies had profoundly damaged her life.  The jury gave its […]

Republicans have shown some consistency on issues of economic and fiscal policy. These may be of consequence to our listeners at the NABWMT. Republicans seem exceptionally explicit in calling for an increase in the age at which Americans become eligible for Social Security — a bad idea that seems to be experiencing a revival. But […]

We've gotten a good idea of what Donald Trump would do if given a second chance in the White House. It looks a lot like he means to give himself the power and unchecked authority of a strongman. Trump would purge the federal government of as many civil servants as possible and install political and […]

New House Speaker Johnson is a clear rebuttal to the overall liberal societal drift that's happening in the United States. His views are far out of step with the average American and even with a significant number of Republicans. White evangelicals still have a very strong hold on the modern Republican Party. They are losing […]

Defending Democracy Young and Old Voters Should Republicans be worrying? Yes because turnout among MAGA supporters may be less important than how many MAGA voters there are in the 2024 election and in which states they are.” Over 56 percent of self-identified MAGA voters are over the age of 65 as of 2020. By 2024, […]

New Mexican voters should feel safe and supported as they cast their votes. This year, Common Cause New Mexico is ramping up efforts and beginning to train volunteers over the summer in advance of early voting. What follows could be a template for action in any state. In 2008, Common Cause New Mexico created a […]

We are looking at a full-on attack on our hard-fought, hard-won freedoms including our very democracy. Much of this is thwarted by Congress or the courts. The stakes of the election are stark as the GOP is trying to reverse generations of racial progress in America. We have the lowest Black unemployment rate on record […]

Politicians are trying to use a distorted idea of patriotism and a distorted definition of nationalism to whitewash white nationalists and white nationalism. White supremacy, white nationalism and white terror were fundamental to the creation of America. Those facts don't change because they make some uncomfortable or others angry. No one has the power to […]

The Supreme Court rules against people at the margins in three cases. These are harsh  measures that deal blows to students and LGBT people. We live in two countries now: one in which basic civil and human rights are recognized and enshrined in law, and another in which ideological extremists can decide how everyone else […]

The Supreme Court, surprised us deciding that Alabama had diluted the power of Black voters by drawing a congressional voting map with a single district in which they made up a majority. Chief Justice Roberts  wrote the majority opinion in the 5-to-4 ruling. He was joined by Kavanaugh and the court's three liberal members, Sotomayor, […]

America's regular mass shootings leads to the hand-wringing that our politics is so polarized that there's no way to move forward. AR-15-style rifles may be here to stay, so    which have some bipartisan consensus. There is substantial progress, but now we need more. The F.B.I.'s Background Check System, stitches together three databases of state […]

Uganda's Parliament passed a sweeping anti-gay bill in late March that threatens punishment as severe as death for some perceived offenses, and calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in same-sex relations. The authorities kept saying, ‘We will hunt you. You gays should be killed. We will slaughter you,'” he said. “There was no […]

Women were instrumental in helping during the AIDS crisis, and so I am always an ally in the fight for women's rights. Since a federal judge in Texas last week invalidated the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year-old approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, states led by Democrats have been scrambling to adjust to a possible […]

Two victories important to progressives occurred this week. Wisconsin Supreme Court, and Chicago Mayoral campaign. Wisconsin voters on Tuesday chose to upend the political direction of their state by electing a liberal candidate Judge Janet Protasiewicz to the State Supreme Court, flipping majority control from conservatives. The result means that in the next year, the […]

The nominations for the 2023 Academy Awards were announced early Tuesday morning. Best in class Netflix's German war movie “All Quiet on the Western Front” and the Irish dark comedy “The Banshees of Inisherin” with 9 and “Elvis” with 8 My husband and I always take time in each winner to see the potential nominees […]

Anti-Black redefined as pro-equality, anti-gay as pro-family and anti-immigrant as pro-American. In Tallahassee a march happened protesting DeSantis's crusade against everything “woke,” a concept defined as “the belief there are systemic injustices in American society and the need to address them.” DeSantis's obsession has led him from attacking critical race theory to, now, restricting the […]

The killing of Tyree Nichols, a Black man in Memphis, at the hands of Black police should prompt outrage and condemnation from racial justice activists, police reform advocates and law enforcement officials. Problems of race and policing are a function of an entrenched police culture of aggression and dehumanization of Black people.  It is the […]

In my last blog I talked abut rural resentment which has become a central fact of American politics and  supported for the rise of right-wing extremism. I attributed this rural resentment to perceptions that rural areas are ignored by policymakers, don't get their fair share of resources and are disrespected by “city folks.” And then, […]

Republicans now control the House will soon try to slash Social Security and Medicare, threatening to create a financial crisis by refusing to raise the federal debt ceiling. This could erode the world's faith that the United States will always pay its bills.  Lifting the debt limit allows the government to pay the bills it […]

As we approach the end of 2022, the NABWMT Board of Directors continues to work diligently to carry out our responsibilities to our members. We are all working together to make our organization stronger.  During the past three months, the Board of Directors has been focused on several initiatives for the upcoming year. First, the […]

Anti-LGBTQ hate thrives onlineIn the days after a gunman killed five people at a gay nightclub in Colorado last month, much of social media lighted up with the now familiar expressions of grief, mourning and disbelief. The hate isn't limited to fringe sites. On Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, researchers and LGBTQ advocates have tracked an […]

The NABWMT fights homophobia and racism. and now needs to be aware that books by LGBTQ and Black are under attack. In my opinion, book banning is a violation of our First Amendment rights. When the government bans a book, it sends a clear message that certain ideas are not acceptable in society. Sounds familiar in […]

At this years NABWMT's Convention Speakers Mack and Ken Scott Baron predicted that the Democrats would win a majority of 51-49 Senate seats.This came true as Warnock beat Walker in Georgia, giving Democrats this 51st Senate seat. We thank the team for helping to point out candidates policies that align with the values of the […]

Voter suppression – a poll tax paid in time. Georgia voters have defied efforts to suppress them. On Tuesday afternoon, they waited over an hour and a half to vote in Atlanta in the Georgia Senate runoff between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.

Unhoused  Black gay and bisexual men are disproportionately impacted by HIV and severe cases of (MPV) Monkeypox. In 2019, Black people accounted for 13% of the U.S. population but 40% (479,300) of people with HIV. According to the CDC, Black gay and bisexual men accounted for 82% of HIV acquisitions. Black gay and bisexual men also account for […]

Until we see antisemitism as a toxic species of the white supremacy that threatens Black security and democracy's future, none of us are truly safe.Martin Luther King in 1968 asked when will the Black community take against the vicious antisemitism. Nearly 55 years later, the actions of two Black figures will ask us that question […]

Thank you all for the work you did on getting out the vote in the Midterms. We sent 43,400 texts20,000 Social Media Posts, 895 letters 200 postcards, worked on 10 Phone Banks, and canvassed in key districts. Your efforts allowed the Democrats to retain control of the Senate, and choke the so called “Red Wave” […]

The Red Wave is just a trickle In the latest results from the pivotal midterm elections, Democrats appeared to defy historical odds in critical midterm elections as an anticipated “red wave” did not materialize. The President’s party has averaged a loss of 28 House seats and four Senate seats. Turnout smashed all records. That might […]

The word “gay” is increasingly being substituted by queer or, more broadly, L.G.B.T.Q.,which are about gender as much as sexual orientation. The word “queer” is climbing in frequency and can be used interchangeably with gay, which itself not so long ago replaced the dour and faintly judgmental homosexual. Only 10 years ago, for example, queer […]

I have blogged on white racism and colorism but one subject that is also of concern is a form of “lite” supremacy, in which fairer-skin people perpetuate a modified anti-Blackness rather than eliminating. Without doubt, America is experiencing a browning of America, white supremacy could simply be replaced by — or buffeted by — lite […]

Here in Los Angeles there has always been a wide range of ethnic and racial diversity and politics. Over the weekend a secret audio recording in which the Los Angeles City Council president, two of her colleagues and the county's top labor official discussed race and power in coarse and at times racist terms behind […]

SCOTUS (the Supreme Court} starts again on Monday and will feature major disputes on affirmative action, voting, religion, free speech and gay rights.As we approach the midterms get ready for a lot of 6-3 right wing judgments. So, SCOTUS will be another reason to vote to protect your rights The last SCOTUS term ended with […]

This book is really well worth reading, not just for white folks but for anyone that wants an accurate account of US racial history.The  author, Roland Martin, doesn’t hold back on the truth of this country….from the past to the present. His Daily Digital Show, “Roland Martin Unfiltered”, does the same. “White Fear” explains and […]

About 40 days to go for the midterms and Texas Governor is using immigration as a wedge issue. Meanwhile, few months ago, the wind appeared to be at O'Rourke's back, as he fought to make that happen, to become the first Democratic governor of the state since Ann Richards over a quarter century ago. He […]