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: 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:
Pitts: Late civil rights foe proves we can escape burden of hate
A few words on the death of Elwin Wilson.
Pitts: Customers ill-served when robots of any kind answer call
Dear Whomever is in Charge of Customer Service for DirecTV:
Pitts: Portman's change of heart on gays deserves no cheers
Let there be no cheers for Rob Portman.
Pitts: If you're not free to do something stupid, you're not free
Perhaps you remember when Dr. Doom conquered the world.
Pitts: Introverts pulled into telecommuting controversy
It's not just a women's issue.
