In order for diplomacy to work, Moscow must apply strong pressure for leadership transition in Damascus, and the West must reduce its threats of direct or indirect military intervention.read more

The Department of Justice’s lawsuit against “America’s toughest sheriff” alleges that he and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department “intentionally and systematically discriminate against Latinos.”read more

President Obama helped move marriage equality forward, and his courageous statement of support will go down in history.read more

This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of independence for East Timor. It’s a day for celebration and for pushing forward.read more

Time may be running out on two of the most venerable members of Congress and veterans of the Congressional Black Caucus.read more

The upcoming NATO summit in Chicago will see a lot of protests, as it should.read more

By next Mother’s Day, let’s reunite millions of families so they can finally enjoy this holiday.read more

Republicans are busy promoting Florida Sen. Marco Rubio because they know they have a big problem courting Latinos, a voting bloc that Time magazine recently predicted could decide the next presidential election.read more

Last month, we took two big strides toward reducing employment discrimination in America.read more

Because of redistricting and population trends, some African-American politicians may lose their seats to Latino challengers this year. This could lead to increased friction between the groups, so positive leadership will be necessary to limit this risk.read more

While many Sierra Leoneans are relieved to see Taylor finally convicted for his destructive role in their country’s brutal civil war, his wanton destabilization elsewhere in West Africa hardly figured in the criminal proceedings against him.read more

One year after the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 2, things are far from settled in that part of the world.read more

Twenty years have passed since the verdict in the Rodney King beating case, and yet the problems of police brutality and racial profiling remain with us.read more

President Obama left the summit in Latin America with Washington more isolated than ever before.read more

This Earth Day, as we grapple with the reality of climate change, we can take heart in the initiatives that many women are taking to overcome it.read more