Republicans don’t trust higher ed. That’s a problem for liberal academics

Students walk past Sather Gate on the University of California, Berkeley campus in Berkeley, Calif. on April 21. Only 36% of Republicans , according to the Pew Research Center , believe colleges and universities have a positive effect on the way things are going in the country, versus 58% who say they have a negative effect.

Trump’s election commission lacks integrity

President Donald Trump had some remarkable things to say at the inaugural meeting of his Commission to Promote Voter Suppression and Justify Trump's False Claims, which is formally known as the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity. He also asked a question that deserves an answer.

COMMENTARY: How the DREAM Act divides families

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina, and Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, of Illinois, have introduced a new DREAM Act. The lawmakers want to protect young undocumented immigrants who could lose their temporary legal status under Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals due to a court challenge from 10 states, led by Texas.

a Inside Texas Politicsa : DNCa s Perez on rebuilding Texas Democratic Party

The first Latino leader of the Democratic Party, Tom Perez, is in studio with host Jason Whitely and Bud Kennedy of the Star-Telegram. The chairman of the DNC, who also served as Labor Secretary under President Obama, discussed challenges facing the party and plans it as for Texas, and the future of House leader Nancy Pelosi.

Speaker Ryan’s visit a truly welcome sight

It was nice to see U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan in Massachusetts last Thursday, visiting with the owners and workers at the New Balance factory in Lawrence. Any high-ranking Republican leader with the guts to come to one of the bluest states in the nation is clearly a true American patriot.

Our Views: When it comes to local choices, state leaders must know when to step back

Mayor Mitch Landrieu greets guests after giving his annual State of the City Address for his final year in office at Civic Theater in New Orleans, Thursday, July 6, 2017. Mayor Mitch Landrieu greets guests after giving his annual State of the City Address for his final year in office at Civic Theater in New Orleans, Thursday, July 6, 2017.

Ann McFeatters: What we’ve learned from 6 months of Trump

It's strange how six months can feel like six exhausting years when they've produced nothing but a string of nonsensical superlatives. As Donald Trump celebrates the first eighth of his ridiculous "amazing, stupendous, unsurpassed" presidency, we mere mortals are left to ponder what we have learned.

Danette Mitchell: Political training series now available for black women

Today's political climate is pushing more and more African-American women to run for office which is why Higher Heights, a national organization that focuses on harnessing black women's political power and leadership potential, has organized a five-part series of online political training tailored specifically for African-American women. The first one-hour training, “Building Blocks to Starting Your Run for Office,” will commence Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. EST followed by weekly or bi-weekly sessions concluding Sept.