Leonard Pitts
Syndicated Columnist
Leonard Pitts Jr. won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2004. He is the author of the novel, Before I Forget. His column runs every Sunday and Wednesday at http://www.miamiherald.com/leonard_pitts/. Forward From This Moment, a collection of his columns, was released in 2009.
Recent Stories
Pitts: We're trading our freedom for false sense of security
It will not be with guns.
Pitts: Republicans need to put scandals in perspective
You'd think they'd never seen a scandal before.
Pitts: Boy Scouts' decision on gays is nothing to celebrate
Hold your applause. As milestones go, this one is disappointing.
Pitts: Fla.'s move to expedite death penalty affront to justice
At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing.
Pitts: Even Tea Party foes should worry about IRS practice
Well, this is a fine mess.
Pitts: Mom who resurfaced after 11 years shows life catches up
Brenda Heist wanted to run away from life. Naturally, she went to Key West, Fla.
Pitts: Rand Paul, GOP need to rethink 'outreach' to blacks
Rand Paul did just fine at Howard University, thank you very much. Or at least, that's how he remembers it.
Pitts: Paisley could adjust 'Accidental' perspective if he tried
There are many things to say about Brad Paisley's new song.
Pitts: Remember, Barry, Goliath Principle also applies to you
Dear Barry: Ordinarily, I'd address you as Mr. Obama or Mr. President, in deference to your office. But we need to have us a guy-to-guy chat here, so I hope you'll excuse the familiarity, because I just have to ask:
