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CNN contributor Errol Louis says that Republican House Speaker John Boehner is caught between the pragmatic and radical factions of his own party.
Colorlines' Imara Jones argues that we've wasted precious political and economic energy over the past eight weeks to produce a policy that does too little, does it too late and doesn't fix underlying fiscal or economic issues.
Writing at Diverse Issues in Higher Education, G.E. Branch III draws parallels between the career of the trailblazing tennis player and those of dynamic quarterbacks Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks and Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins.
This Little Girl's Got Her Eyes on the President!
White House chief photographer Pete Souza on Jan. 3 released his favorite photos of President Obama and the first family. Here are some of them, with Souza’s descriptions in his own words.
The Fiscal Cliff: It Isn't Over Yet
Don't celebrate yet--the next budget crisis is just two months away.
Great Expectations
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Our Work Is Cut Out for Us
After a contentious election year and a polarizing debate surrounding the fiscal cliff, the Rev. Jesse Jackson writes in his Sun-Times column that America needs to buckle down and begin to rebuild its cities, fight crime and tackle unemployment.
Memnon, Protégé of Herodes Atticus
Image of the Week: Learn about this bust of Memnon, protégé of the Athenian philosopher Herodes Atticus.
From Passwords to Privacy Settings
Tech2Go: Start off 2013 on the right foot with these tips to protect your digital life.
4 Questions for 2 Chainz
The Georgia MC details his voter-registration efforts and the best way for adults to handle their kids.
No Longer Newlyweds
Mrs. Rocque of Lovers Rocque shares on Ebony how the last 12 months have increased her love for her husband and taught her lessons about herself that she didn't expect.
Unpacking 'Django Unchained'
Hear The Root's editor-in-chief, Henry Louis Gates Jr., chat with the Django Unchained director about the n-word and a possible sequel.
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