By Dee Dee Bass Wilbon and Deana Bass Williams Socialism is once again wooing Americans for capitalism's money. Lately, it has come disguised as "democratic" socialism. Adding the word "democratic" to socialism does not change what it is. Socialism still means collective or government control over major industries and resources, with wealth redistributed in the name of economic equality. Capitalism, by contrast, is built on private ownership, competition, investment and, yes,

First Published on BPALiveWire - July 4, 2024 Autobiography of Douglass On Independence Day some Americans cherry pick one of Frederick Douglass’ most famous speeches, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Delivered on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Douglass' speech is often misrepresented as a condemnation of America itself. Some anti-American voices point to portions of Douglass’ speech to bolster their argument that Black Americans should no longer celebrate th

Virginia voters in November will decide whether to amend the state Constitution to establish broad legal protections for the termination of a pregnancy.

The House Committee on the Judiciary recently held a hearing examining the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) role in fomenting division and hate in America. Once revered as a bulwark against extremism, the SPLC now faces sharp criticism for straying from its original mission.

We write today to the very fine people who know better, say so in private and fall silent in public. You tell us quietly that President Trump has been right about more than the commentariat will admit. You know America’s allies have too often treated the United States like an endless ATM. You know illegal immigration has been badly mishandled for years. You are excited that finally someone is pushing back against the Trans agenda. You know Iran has been allowed to push too

by Dorian B. Francis WASHINGTON / April 18, 2026 / BPALiveWire - I have been noticing more and more over the past year and a half or so athletes of all ages sharing their faith or giving glory to Jesus. Not just God, Jesus. That is a big thing. A lot of people give glory to God after winning something, usually an award. Or they will thank God. But when somebody speaks the name of Jesus, that is a whole different story. And we have heard of Tim Tebow’s with John 3:16 and Step