Politics. On Point.

With the 2012 election less than a year away, voter suppression efforts are already in high gear across the nation. That’s a direct quote from the web site of Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights , just one of several civil rights organizations bringing awareness to the current unethical voter registration practices taking place. There is a persistent and well-coordinated effort in state legislatures to deter minority, low-income, elderly, disabled and student voters from access to the ballot. In short, the right to vote which is fundamental to our democracy is under attack, the website continues. Several  members of the civil rights community joined Lawyers Committee today for a press conference at the National Press Club to bring awareness to improper voter registration tactics being implemented across the country. Lawyers Committee for Civil and Human Rights join Jesse Jackson, Sr and other civil rights groups at the National Press Club to address the issue of vot...

An Affair?  A Senate Seat Payoff? Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr . is being touted as having the same proclivity as his father, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Jesse Jackson, Sr and wife, Alderwoman Sandi Jackson. Allegations that Jackson, Jr. had an affair with a DC restaurant hostess have resurfaced for the young Chicago representative who said earlier this week that, "This reference to a social acquaintance is a private and personal matter between me and my wife that was handled some time ago. I know I have disappointed some supporters and for that I am deeply sorry." His wife, Sandi Jackson, Alderwoman for the city's 7th Ward, who Jackson did not apologize to in the above-mentioned comment, called the allegation "not new." "Today's public disclosure is not new and is one that my family and I have been privately addressing for two years. Therefore, I would hope that the public and the media will respect our family's right to ...