GOP convention parades rainbow coalition of speakers
As the Republican National Convention kicks off in Tampa, Fla., there are a few things you can bet on: a red, white and blue decorating theme, endless repetition of the term "Obamacare" followed by a chorus of jeers and a diverse parade of speakers making the case for the GOP team of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. More »
Student loan debt stymies economic growth
When this year's student debt burden surpassed the $1 trillion mark, it became even larger than the amount of debt held on credit cards. New findings now conclude that heavy student loan debt delays the ability of young graduates to buy a home and in the worst scenarios, strips Social Security benefits and even disability income also known as Supplemental Security Income. More »
President Obama and the 'First Black' Syndrome
Adulation and the perks of celebrity should accompany becoming the first of your race or ethnic group to achieve international acclaim or political power. That's probably what confused Gabby Douglas, the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the individual all-around gymnastics competition. Instead of unified praise, some decided that the 16-year-old Virginia native's hairstyle was more noteworthy than her history-making achievements at this summer's London Olympics. More »
