“That Conversation about Race” category archive
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Thom dissects Tucker Carlson’s (latest) racist dog-whistle.
A Notion of Immigrants 0
At the Des Moines Register, a “dreamer” tells his story. A snippet:
This is terrible for my parents. They came here to give me new opportunities; they couldn’t have known it might tear our family apart. Because that’s what’s coming. When I turn 21, just two and a half years from now, I’ll no longer qualify for a visa as my parents’ dependent. If their green card doesn’t come through by then, I’ll be forced to leave the country — even if I haven’t finished my studies.
Follow the link for the complete article.
The Legacy 0
Without question, the most poisonous legacy of Richard Nixon is his Southern Strategy, which has come full circle and, as E. J. Montini points out, consumed the Republican Party.
Hypothetically Speaking 0
At Above the Law, Mark Hermann suggests a change of perspective. Here’s one of this examples; follow the link for some others.
If your answer is, “Exactly as they did for Hillary Clinton; not a thing would have changed,” then politicians are more likely to be acting on principle, rather than partisanship.
Licensed to Kill 0
Thom takes a critical look at “stand your ground” laws.
A Notion of Immigrants 0
The edit:
Give me your tired, your poor,.
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!
Meet one of the (many) editors.
All the History that Fits 0
The writer of a letter to the editor of the South Jersey Times offers what I consider a reasonable explanation for Republican’s book-banning frenzy. Follow the link and see for yourself.
All the History that Fits 0
Leonard Hitchcock looks at the current attempts to shield students from facts because, to paraphrase the wannabe book banners, some books might hurt their children’s tender ‘ittle fee-fees.
He’s not buying that argument. Here’s a bit from his article (emphasis added); follow the link for his reasoning.
What’s in a Word? 0
Tony Norman wants to know.
A Question of Identity 0
The SPLC peers behind the mask.
The Single-Issue Party 0
Thom argues that the Republican Party now stands for one thing only.
Recommended Viewing 0
Journey of an African Colony on Netflix. (I doubt you can find it on other streaming services, as it is a Netflix production.)
If you are white like me, it will give you a perspective to which you have likely not been exposed.
Aside:
The cacophony of crap on Netflix can be overwhelming, that is, it can make choosing something to watch rather daunting.
Try searching for “docuseries.” Doing so will turn up worthwhile results.
Birds of a Feather? 0
The writer of a letter to the editor of The Roanoke Times would like to know.
The Stand Not Taken 0
Daniel Ruth muses on the Florida Governor’s refusal to take a stand against Florida’s home-grown Nazis.