“That Conversation about Race” category archive
Originalist Sin 0
Noz has a notion, elegant in its simplicity, for calling out the orginalists’ duplicity.
Because it’s crystal clear that they are originalists of convenience. Originalism will go out the window if it doesn’t fit with what they want to do.
Freedom of Screech 0
Federal Court calls out Florida Man’s “Stop Woke Act” for violating the First Amendment.
Thought Police 0
A University of Florida professor describes the stifling effect that Florida’s “Stop Woke Act” is having on him and his colleagues. A snippet; follow the link for more.
“A Divider, Not a Uniter” 0
Solomon Jones takes a close look at Donald Trump’s playbook and argues that sowing division is his go-to tactic. A snippet; follow the link for his reasoning.
If that meant breaking norms or breaking laws, Trump’s followers were willing to look the other way.
What’s in a Name? 0
Actually, quite a bit.
Dropping the Mask 0
Michael in Norfolk argues that events at the recent CPAC convention highlight the venality of today’s Republican Party. Here’s a bit from his article:
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Michael Paul Jackson points out that history–and knowledge and awareness of history–matters. A snippet:
How Far Will Wells-Fargo? 0
In this case, not far enough.
One Nation, Divisible 0
Farron comments on a disturbing trend in Republican (what passes for) discourse.
Facebook Frolics 0
The restaurant that posted this claims it did not realize what this was, which leads one to the question: which is worse, conscious, intentional bigotry or ignorant unthinking bigotry?
Personally, methinks it’s a toss-up.
