Gloria Steinem and Melissa Harris Lacewell Debate Race and Gender Issues Between Clinton and Obama

I so love it that Gloria Steinem's analysis and my own--which I gave in the post found here are so in sync--although she is supporting Hillary and I am supporting Barak. I think Gloria does make some importaint points in this debate while Harris-Lacewell ignores the fact that Black men sat in both houses of Congress from the time they got the vote until well after Reconstruction(holding on with just one and then a few). The totem pole cannot be denied.... Overall, I think this was a very intriguing debate.

CNN and other media outlets continue to speak of race as the only divisive factor in this presidential race. As if it would just be too complicated to say "race and gender." As if it were some kind of potion that if thrown on them they would melt away like the wicked witches they are....

Gloria Steinem's Article on This Presidential Election Cycle

Gloria Steinem gives a brilliant assessment of this presidential race between Hillary and Barack. She is saying here exactly what I have said. I encourage everyone to read this article.