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Politics Nation with Al Sharton: Antonin Scalia’s Contention that the Voting Rights Act is “Racial Entitlement”

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Michelle D. Bernard and The Cycle’s Touré join MSNBC’s Politics Nation with Al Sharpton to discuss US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s contention that Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is demonstrative of “racial entitlement.” Michelle D. Bernard and The Cycle’s Touré join MSNBC’s Politics Nation with Al Sharpton to discuss US Supreme Court […]

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National Journal: The Democrats’ War to Win Women Voters

Debate over the Violence Against Women Act in Congress is refueling the successful “war on women” attacks waged against the Republican ticket in 2012, as Democrats seek to gin up the women’s vote in key Senate, House and gubernatorial races.

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The Forum Channel TV: The State of Women

October 12, 2012: Michelle D. Bernard joins Gloria Steinem, Ashley Judd,   Connie Schultz and moderator Michel Martin in a provocative discussion on  teh state of women at the Connecticut Forum.  See select FULL FORUMS at www.theforumchannel.tv.

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The Washington Post’s “She the People”:

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Bernard Center president & CEO Michelle D. Bernard argues that in November, African Americans, women, and persons of color who embrace conservative principles will not look to the Republican party in pursuit of the promises of our Declaration of the Independence.

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Up with Chris Hayes: The Politics of Gentrification

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Michelle D. Bernard joins Chris Hayes, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Michael Bell join MSNBC’s Chris Hayes to discuss the politics of gentrification. VIDEO HERE: Air Date:  June 17, 2012   Also,  The Nation, “What Can We Do About Gentrification:  Are We Self Segregating as We Get More Diverse?” by Chris Hayes, June 18, 2012   Visit […]

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Up with Chris Hayes: How Government Creates Gentrification

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June 17, 2012: Michelle D. Bernard joins Up with Chris Hayes to discuss how government creates gentrification.

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Up with Chris Hayes: The Fastest “Whitening” Zip Codes in America

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June 17, 2012: Michelle D. Bernard joins MSNBC’s Up with Chris Hayes to discuss the fastest “whitening” zip codes in America.

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The Washington Post’s She the People: Scott Walker’s Survival Isn’t the End of Democracy

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June 6, 2012 By, Michelle D. Bernard Despite all the gnashing of teeth over Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s survival of a recall attempt, the broader national message isn’t the death of democracy. On the contrary, it’s that the American people are willing to make tough decisions to get their public finances under control. Wisconsin Republican […]

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The Hill: President Obama’s Support for Gay Marriage Demonstrates the Moral Leadership America Needs

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The Hill’s Pundits Blog, May 10, 2012, by Michelle D. Bernard The manner in which those who would be president view the basic civil liberties and rights of all Americans regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation says all that we need to know about the moral character of those who would be president […]

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POLITICO: Gay Marriage: Black Voters Remain Divided

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POLITICO, May 9, 2012 Some say African-American voters are closer to Republicans than Democrats on the issue. | Reuters By JOSEPH WILLIAMS | 5/9/12 6:39 PM EDT Updated: 5/10/12 7:48 AM EDT African-Americans voted 2-1 in favor of the North Carolina amendment banning gay marriage Tuesday, but the White House is betting that black voters […]

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