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Washington DC based Debbie Hines is a lawyer, former prosecutor and legal/political commentator. She frequently appears on television commenting on gender and race issues in law and politics. As an ivy league educated woman of color, she speaks from a unique perspective that is rarely seen in mainstream media. She has been featured in the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, Wall Street Journal, Black Enterprise, Michael Eric Dyson show and on CNN. She also writes for the Huffington Post.
As a trial lawyer, she was won millions of dollars for her clients throughout the country. Her cases have been featured in USA Today. the Wall Street Journal, National Law Journal, Washington Times and on television. She is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court, the District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania bars.
Ms. Hines graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts degree. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from George Washington University Law School.
She is a native of Baltimore, MD. In her spare time, she has run 5 marathons,
(7 comments) SHARE Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Why The Democratic National Convention Matters
The Democratic National Convention matters because the voices of the underserved, under represented and undervalued must be heard. And those of us who report must make sure those voices are heard. We must fight for the soul of our country.
(6 comments) SHARE Sunday, December 11, 2011 New GOP Data Shows No Need For Voter ID
Newly released data by the Republican National Lawyers Association on 46 states shows there is no correlation between voter fraud and voter ID laws. The proof is in their own data.
(2 comments) SHARE Thursday, September 8, 2011 GOP Plans to Skip Obama's Jobs Speech
Some Republicans made plans to skip Pres. Obama's speech on jobs. Their response to the President's speech on jobs is "don't ask, don't tell."
(9 comments) SHARE Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Is Michele Bachmann A Racist?
While Christine O'Donnell may not be a witch, Michele Bachmann may be a racist, judging by her recent comments about slavery and the black family and the black farmer's discrimination lawsuit.
(3 comments) SHARE Saturday, July 16, 2011 What TV Show Deal or No Deal Teaches Our Leaders
Howie Mandel's TV show Deal or No Deal has lessons for Congress and President Obama. It teaches us that some deals break the bank and some participants are greedy, selfish and lack common sense to get the best deal done.
(1 comments) SHARE Monday, July 11, 2011 Strauss-Kahn Case- A Case of Gender, Race, Class and Politics
The dynamics of the Strauss-Kahn case have all the makings of a great movie, race, sex, class, politics and lies. Yet, it's all too real. And this former prosecutor of rapes and sexual assaults and legal commentator supports the victim after a careful review of the case.
(14 comments) SHARE Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Am I the Only One Who Thinks Casey Anthony is Not Guilty?
Am I the only one in the online and offline world who thinks the Casey Anthony verdict was a fair and just verdict and one based solely on the evidence? A fair and just verdict does not mean she's innocent, just not guilty.
(7 comments) SHARE Thursday, June 23, 2011 Michigan's Law to Take Away Local Vote And Appoint Managers is Challenged
Michigan Republican legislature's law to appoint unelected emergency managers or corporations to run whole cities and towns and remove locally elected mayors, city councils and school boards, without vote, is being constitutionally challenged in court this week.
(2 comments) SHARE Tuesday, June 21, 2011 FEMA Denies Aid to Black Minnesota Tornado Victims
FEMA became the topic of discussion during a Netroots Nation panel on getting out the black vote again in 2012 when it was learned FEMA denied relief aid to black tornado victims in Minnesota.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, April 29, 2011 Is More Government Regulation Needed to Prevent Recalls?
As the Senate Special Committee on Aging takes testimony from persons who have had hip implants recalled, already inserted in their bodies, isn't it time we looked at more government regulation of medical devices and not less?
(13 comments) SHARE Friday, April 15, 2011 Arizona Passes Birther Bill in Honor of President Obama
Arizona which was the last state to honor Dr. King's birthday as a holiday may become the first state to pass a birther bill, in response to claims that President Obama was born anywhere but the US.
(8 comments) SHARE Tuesday, April 12, 2011 What Will Make Employers Stop Paying Women Less Money Than Men?
While women make up almost 50% of the workplace, it harldy makes sense that women are still treated like second class citizens when it comes to pay day. Until women win class action lawsuits and hit employers where it hurts, the pay equity will continue to chnge slowly.
(4 comments) SHARE Monday, April 4, 2011 What if Martin Luther King Was Not Assassinated on April 4, 1968
Dr. Martin Luther Kings' assassination on April 4, 1968 left a hole in the conscious of America that has not been filled as of today. Dr. King was the conscious of America, speaking out against war, bigotry and poverty and for equality for everyone. The void remains today.
(3 comments) SHARE Thursday, March 24, 2011 Why We Still Need Collective Bargaining Today
The Triangle Waist Company fire in New York City, a 100 years ago on March 25, which killed almost 150 persons, reminds us why we need collective bargaining more than ever today.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, March 21, 2011 Anti-Racism Day Should be Observed in US
International Anti-Racism day established by the UN is observed on March 21. Wouldn't it be good to establish an anti-racism day in the U.S. to have 1 day off of racism?
(5 comments) SHARE Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Free Speech is Superior to a Family's Right to Privacy
The Supreme Court in a 8-1 decision ruled that the free public speech of the Westboro Baptist Church protesting at a slain soldier's funeral is superior to the family's right to privacy.
(2 comments) SHARE Monday, February 21, 2011 Should Black History Month Celebrate Civil War History?
February marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Should African Americans embrace a part of U.S.history that symbolizes slavery? Dr. Elsie Scott thinks so and here's why.
(1 comments) SHARE Friday, February 18, 2011 Will Egypt Let Women Lead?
Google executive and Egyptian hero, Wael Ghonim, says "women empowerment is key to the new Egypt." Will Egypt allow women to take a leadership role in the "new Egypt?"
(4 comments) SHARE Tuesday, February 15, 2011 GOP to Dems: If Jobs Are Lost, Then So Be It
After winning control over congress,Republicans said they understood that Americans want jobs. Now House Speaker John Boehner says if jobs are lost as a result of the GOP budget cuts, then "so be it." Repubulicans have introduced zero jobs bills since taking over Congress.