In a disappointing decision, a U.S. District Judge recently ruled against the plaintiffs in a lawsuit brought on behalf of the District of Columbia’s public charter schools. My organization, which […]
Category: Commentary
On Dick Gregory’s Birthday, I Recalled His Encouragement to Write About ‘the Seen and the Unseen’
(TriceEdneyWire.com)–The celebration of the life of Dick Gregory on Saturday September 16th at the City of Praise church in Landover, Md. was over seven hours of eclectic diversity from a […]
WE’RE AMERICANS, TOO!
TriceEdney — Throughout #45’s campaign, he made great issue of “Making America Great Again” and “America(ns) First.” Those who voted for him obviously believed him. Given his professed preeminence for […]
Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
Recently, I observed that we have made some progress in our response to disasters like the intense hurricanes of 2017. I noted that coastal states like Maryland and Florida have […]
Generic Drugs Are Not Second Rate
The difference between a brand name drug and a generic drug is not the chemical composition or quality but whether a drug is under patent protection. In the U.S., a […]
Honoring the Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer
On Oct. 3, we honored the civil rights icon and voting rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer. Born on October 3, 1917, Hamer is fondly remembered and admired for her activism […]
D.C. Native Fights to Save Universal Paid Leave
I often wonder what my mother’s final moments were like. She was a firecracker. She came from Boston, was a HUGE Patriots fan, and very glam. When she died two […]
WHITE ON BLACK CRIME
TriceEdney – This week, I must first acknowledge the senseless taking of lives in Las Vegas. My prayers of condolence reach out to those directly victimized and those suffering the […]
‘Strange Fruit’ Is Still Hanging From the Trees
For the past two Sundays, the world has been witness to a climactic moment in our nation’s history. Players from across the NFL expressed their dissent towards racial division and […]
Re-Thinking South Carolina’s Monuments to the Confederacy
Considering the recent events in Charlottesville, Va., and the ongoing debate over the legitimate place of Civil War and Reconstruction era monuments in this country, we, the members of the […]
Maryland Takes the Lead in Making Prescription Drugs Affordable.
Prescription drugs are too expensive and many of us who need them, can’t afford them. A new law in Maryland aims to turn the tide on rising drug prices. On […]
Reporting Off Key in Anthem Protest Controversy
Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen’s Sept. 25 column was full of fury and righteous indignation, with his strongest rhetorical thunder aimed at athletes who dared to kneel before the previous week’s […]