No matter how hard top republicans attempt to downplay its’ significance, this is what they had to say in the immediate aftermath of the failed coup d’état that was organized by trump and his subordinates for January 6, 2021. “To those who wreaked havoc in our Capitol today, you did not win. Violence never wins. … [Read more…]
I realize this is the holiday season. But no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to shake the awfulness I feel from something I saw shared on TikTok a couple of weeks ago. Eddie Huang of Huang’s World sat down for an interview with jared taylor, who identifies as a ‘white nationalist’, for … [Read more…]
[Warning: this will be a very tough read for many. If you feel it doesn’t apply to you, then move on.] I’ve been disappointed with the silence of my white friends for way too long. I can post a picture of a Pop-Tart box and it will receive over 100 ‘likes’. But when I post … [Read more…]
There are many decent republicans in this country. There are also many decent republicans in my life who I would call ‘my friend’. Unfortunately, only a rare few have expressed any amount of horror, dismay, or outrage at the indecency of their political party. Not that I’d expect to hear anything from the likes of … [Read more…]
Imagine driving on a state route in an area that you’ve never driven with not much in the way of commercial businesses, not a lot of other automobile traffic, and few options for roadside assistance. Then imagine seeing a rebel battle flag and wondering if this is one of those ‘sundown’ towns that you need … [Read more…]
No. Ignited in large part by last year’s murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, America was forced into a moment of reckoning for its continued mistreatment of African-Americans in policing and throughout the criminal justice system. Black Lives Matter protests and demonstrations sprang up across the country to demand justice for their murders as … [Read more…]