Former President Barack Obama long ago surpassed the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton as America's most influential race hustler.

Former President Barack Obama long ago surpassed the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton as America’s most ...

Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. Former President Barack Obama long ago surpassed the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. Al Sharpton […] ...

Each time a major political gathering returns here, the familiar narrative is invoked: This is the birthplace of democracy.

Learn about the life of Barack Obama, his rise in American politics, major achievements, and how his leadership continues to inspire people worldwide.

The political rise of Barack Obama represents one of the most compelling affirmations of the ideals embedded in the United States Declaration of Independence, the enduring proposition that all men are ...

Republican Primary race called Democratic Primary race called *Incumbent Before the primary, the Cook Political Report rated ...

Before the primary, the Cook Political Report rated the Illinois 4th District race as Solidly Democratic, so the winner of ...

The 60-year-old Democrat, backed by Governor JB Pritzker, pulled off a surprise victory after months of trailing in the polls.

A certified academic language therapist addresses widespread misinformation about the very common learning disability.

The rise of Reggie Dinkins is going to come in fits and starts commensurate with his impulsive drive to follow each shiny new path to quick redemption. Earlier episodes have done ...

Cane-wielding Rep. Al Green will need to win a May runoff against fellow Rep. Christian Menefee to keep his seat in Congress beyond next January. Menefee, 37, edged Green by less than two percentage ...