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David G. Brown Cartoon: February 27, 2020

February 27, 2020

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Deval Patrick, last black candidate in 2020 race, drops out

February 20, 2020

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, the last remaining African American candidate in a Democratic presidential field once defined by its diversity, ended his 2020 campaign Wednesday after his late bid failed to catch fire or resonate with voters. ... read more »

Mayor Aja Brown Endorses Mike Bloomberg for President, Hosts Presidential Rally in City of Compton

February 6, 2020

Compton Mayor Aja Brown and city Councilmembers Emma Shariff, Tana McCoy and Michelle Chambers all sign on to support Mike Bloomberg for president in 2020 elections. ... read more »

Herb Wesson Overwhelmingly Wins New Frontier Democratic Club Endorsement

January 23, 2020

Wesson secured over seventy votes from club members while former councilwoman Jan Perry had 18 votes and State Senator Holly Mitchell had 10. ... read more »

Dems appeal for GOP open minds as impeachment arguments open

January 23, 2020

Democratic accusers say Trump was the one with the “corrupt scheme” to abuse his presidential power and then obstruct Congress’ investigation. ... read more »

Bloomberg Rolls Out Voter Protection Plan

January 23, 2020

Bloomberg said he would also block voter purges and federally fund a voter rights awareness campaign ... read more »

Americans Deserve Answers Rather than Dangerous Disruption in the Entire Middle East, Says Rep. Waters

January 9, 2020

“As a founding member of the No War With Iran Caucus in the House, I stand with my colleagues in opposing an escalation of force and war with Iran." ... read more »

Rep. Waters and Bass play key role in impeachment of Donald Trump

December 26, 2019

In the aftermath of the United States House of Representatives’ approval of two articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump, America’s 45th president, debates about the process wage on. ... read more »

PBS NewsHour and Politico host final Democratic debate of 2019

December 26, 2019

Loyola Marymount University transformed into the venue of the sixth and final democratic debate of 2019 Thursday evening. ... read more »

Life After Legislating: Gov. Appoints Longest-Serving Black Assembly Chief Clerk to New Job

December 19, 2019

On Friday, Dec. 13, Gov. Newsom appointed E. Dotson Wilson to the state’s five-member Political Practices Commission. ... read more »

Democrats’ Impeachment Charges Say Trump ‘Betrayed’ US

December 12, 2019

The specific charges aimed at removing the 45th president of the U.S.: Abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. ... read more »

Congresswoman Bass Forewarns Press of Theories Surrounding Impeachment Hearings

December 12, 2019

As the representative for District 37, Bass promises to update the press with calls and town halls. ... read more »

It’s a Woman’s World: Black Democrats Swear In All-Women Executive Team

November 21, 2019

Four Black women took control of the California Democratic Party African American Caucus (CDPAAC) this past weekend. ... read more »

John Conyers, longest serving Black congressman, dies at 90

October 31, 2019

Known as the dean of the Congressional Black Caucus, which he helped found, Conyers became one of only six Black House members when he won his first election by just 108 votes in 1964. ... read more »

David G. Brown: October 24, 2019