“That Conversation about Race” category archive
All the History that Fits 0
A retired Auburn University history professor responds to Alabama’s effort to whitewash (you will pardon the expression) American history.
Still Rising Again after All These Years,
Mean for the Sake of Mean Dept.
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At SFGate, Drew Magary argues forcefully that certain states (Texas, Florida, etc.) are trying to secede without actually seceding. He suggests that, in the long run, it won’t go well for them, but, in the short run, we can expect much gratuitous suffering for those who don’t fit their image of “real Americans.” A nugget:
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Thom discusses how Richard Nixon’s southern strategy has come full circle and consumed become the raison d’etre of the Republican Party.
I’m a Southern boy. I know bigots when I see them.
All the History that Fits 0
At The Roanoke Times, Richard Sullivan, Jr., envisions a history class free of “divisive concepts” as mandated by Virginia’s Governor Trumpkin.
No excerpt or summary can do his article justice. Just read it.
A Notion of Immigrants 0
A caller calls out America’s color-coded double standard on granting refuge to refugees.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
The St. Louis Post-Gazette’s Kevin McDermott offers some profiles in cowardice.
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!
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