Leonard Pitts Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Leonard Pitts: Hand on the drone’s remote control: A moral moment before innocents die

by Leonard Pitts April 6, 2016April 6, 2016

No matter if it’s bombs or drones, war never changes its killing ways, nor who gets caught in its fatal web.

by Leonard Pitts The Miami Herald March 30, 2016April 6, 2016

A satirical petition calls the party out for saying everyone, everywhere benefits from firearms.

by Leonard Pitts Miami Herald March 23, 2016April 6, 2016

The senator uses dishonest rationale for failing to do his job while making little effort to hide his contempt.

by Leonard Pitts March 16, 2016April 6, 2016

Silence on global warming makes it even more toxic – especially when it’s time to face harsh reality.

by Leonard Pitts The Miami Herald March 9, 2016April 6, 2016

The party carried out its gridlock plan in lockstep, with cynical disregard for the national welfare.

by Leonard Pitts March 2, 2016March 1, 2016

If the people who make the movies do not see you – and reflect you – are you really there?

by Leonard Pitts Miami Herald February 24, 2016April 6, 2016

But let’s not move on without thanking Pope Francis for saying what has long needed saying.

by Leonard Pitts February 17, 2016February 16, 2016

It is impossible to imagine another president being treated with such contempt.

by Leonard Pitts February 10, 2016February 10, 2016

Acts of gall like Robert Rialmo’s decision to sue the estate of Quintonio LeGrier just make other officers’ work that much more difficult.

by Leonard Pitts February 3, 2016February 2, 2016

The Justice for Caroline Small group wants to discover whether Georgia police covered up circumstances in the death of a woman they shot and killed.