“We were looking for the Rick Perries, the Scott Walkers, the Bobby Jindals, all to probably still be on the stage.They`re all gone and [Donald] Trump has sucked the oxygen out of race and made it a national race courtesy a little bit of NBC making him a celebrity, second of all, just his personality.” LittlesMadeStillsBitsRaceGoneStagePersonalityTrumpLittle BitMade ItOxygenCourtesyWalkersNbc Author:Melissa Harris-Perry
“Then President [Barack] Obama went on to argue that a citizen`s Second Amendment rights can be restricted without being infringed, just like any other rights. There are limits on your free speech and on your right to privacy. But he also made another nuanced Constitutional argument, that the rights enshrined in the Second Amendment must be balanced alongside the others rights guaranteed by the Constitution.” MadePresidentRightsCitizensLimitsSpeechArgumentConstitutionArguingBarackPrivacyAmendmentsBalancedFree SpeechSecond AmendmentPresident Barack ObamaRight To Privacy Author:Melissa Harris-Perry
“I think the most critical needs of the African-American communities aren't being addressed primarily because of decisions being made by Republican Congressional leaders.” ThinkingNeedsMadeCommunityDecisionLeaderRepublicanCriticalAfrican American Author:Melissa Harris-Perry
“Drink lots of water, and nap. I've made some really big messes along the way, whether on the academic side or on the media side. It hasn't been a straight path. But a lot of those mess-ups have led to opportunities, so I guess I'd say be fearless, and keep bottled water with you, so you don't dehydrate.” WayMadeBigsOpportunitySidesWaterPathMediaDrinkMessFearlessAcademicNapsStraight PathBottled Water Author:Melissa Harris-Perry