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No Redemption for McConnell
History will not be kind to Mitch McConnell
The dangerous consequences of gerrymandering and inbreeding
It is interesting and ironic how forty years of dogged gerrymandering by Republicans to create primary-challenge resistant congressional districts has backfired.
Do not forget how we got here
As the President’s illness is comprehensively covered and updated in frenzied, up-to-the-minute posts, I continue to wonder about the fate of all of those brown people–adults and… Read more “Do not forget how we got here”
The big deal about Juneteenth: the history of black people, police and the justice system
Blacks very lucrative, which is why hundreds of White men were hired by these states as police officers. Their primary responsibility was to search out and arrest Blacks who were in violation of Black Codes [Virginia also had Black Codes that made certain conduct criminal only for Black people.].
Will I live to see the moral arch arc bend toward justice?
I was born smack in the middle of America’s “Baby Boom.” I lived my formative years under Jim Crow in rural Missouri. My life spans the arc… Read more “Will I live to see the moral arch arc bend toward justice?”
Falling into the gap: The COVID-19 crisis exposes the consequenses of failing to invest in nonprofit businesses
The COVID-19 crisis exposes the weaknesses in the nonprofit business financing model.
Corona deception: cease and desist
Wishful thinking, irrational behavior and lies will not keep us safe. Resist. Insist on the truth.
Modern Black History: “Miss Virginia” a story about the power of being sick and tired
http://www.missvirginiamovie.com/about Modern black history circa 2003-2004. “Miss Virginia” is the story of the power of people. It is about the power that being sick and tired of… Read more “Modern Black History: “Miss Virginia” a story about the power of being sick and tired”
On black history and momentum
P-MV. This is the formula for momentum. Momentum(P) = (m)mass x (v)velocity. Black history is our history–not someone else’s. We are responsible for preserving and lifting up… Read more “On black history and momentum”
Mayor Pete: The smartest guy on the the Dem’s debate stage
It seems that Buttigieg is the only Democrat in this race with the common sense to move toward Obama who is reportedly one of if not the most respected Presidents in the nation’s history.
A racist is as a racist does
“Not a racist bone in my body”
Trump’s efforts to obstruct were clear, Democrats say, but question of impeachment isn’t
The Mueller report’s findings and the special counsel’s deferral to Congress increase pressure on Democrats and 2020 presidential candidates from the party’s left flank. Source: Trump’s efforts… Read more “Trump’s efforts to obstruct were clear, Democrats say, but question of impeachment isn’t”
Birth of the Party of Nixon: July 26, 2018
Welcome to the new “imperial Presidency.” Greetings, to the new Republican Party–the party of Richard M. Nixon.
Resist Hate
Masterfully crafted commentaries on our lives in the 1970s are no less insightful and true when taken in today’s context. The lyrics of “Love’s in Need of Love Today,” speak poignantly of hatred and division and the existential threat they pose.
Trump, Greitens and the Money for Vets Scam
Recall the early days of Greitens’ governorship. He was hobnobbing with Trump on a regular basis. What was that about? It seems that it may have been about learning the ins and outs of scamming the public from the master “scammer-in-chief,” Donald Trump.
2022 Midterms: The downside of a sure thing
Interesting and ironic how forty years of dogged gerrymandering to create primary-challenge resistant, pure Republican congressional districts has backfired. Republicans have narrowed their constituencies to the extent… Read more “2022 Midterms: The downside of a sure thing”
Revelations and activism with the first super moon of 2021?
Astrologers say that this first of three super moons in 2021 will set in motion revelations of secrets, illuminate our paths forward and ignite activism and continued… Read more “Revelations and activism with the first super moon of 2021?”
Group Think: identical legislation in every Republican statehouse?
Have you ever wondered why so many state legislatures seem to introduce remarkably similar legislation and policies almost simultaneously? The current case in point—voter suppression. 45 State… Read more “Group Think: identical legislation in every Republican statehouse?”
St. louis: recovery requires courageous leadership
Economic recovery requires bold vision, collaborative strategy, regional cooperation and economic inclusion.
The Trump years showed how much suffering America could live with.
The Trump years tested America’s capacity for indifference, and America failed. — Read on slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/01/trump-what-we-learned-suffering-death.html
The black church: it’s complicated
http://www.pbs.org/show/black-church/ #BlackHistory If you think you know all there is to know about the “Black church,”—think again. I know it has opened my eyes to an understanding… Read more “The black church: it’s complicated”
Deja vu for Democrats
Deja vu. “Here we go again. For the second time in 12 years a newly elected Democratic president is inheriting an economy in deep distress. And while… Read more “Deja vu for Democrats”
