Disclaimer: I am unequivocally against anyone’s painting his/her face black or in any other way drawing attention to any identifiable trait or characteristic of any traditionally oppressed people. That said, the word “blackface” is being incorrectly and unfairly used in Canada. … Continue reading
Rep. Ilhan Omar is a supporter of Palestinian liberation and a critic of Israel’s actions in their battle with Palestinians. What did she say that has resulted in such vehement and bi- partisan objection? What would cause Rep.Gohmar to spend … Continue reading
I’m worried about the future of the US.I’m not sure the country can survive as a democracy. Trumpism’s partisans are winning the pitched propaganda battle in the US. Trumpians have a 24/7 propaganda channel( Fox), a major web of centrally … Continue reading
“ Infamy is a gift we give too eagerly, too often, and to too many…” Can’t we stop giving so much attention to criminals, terrorists, and other anti social actors? Fifteen minutes of fame is one thing, but the insatiable appetite … Continue reading
The Strap by Jim Nelson on July 26, 2022 The strap was a two-inch wide, two feet long piece of cross-hatched fabric, covered in rubber. Government issue.Black.Official.No substitutions. In the sixties, it wasn’t legal to whack kids with anything else…. at least … Continue reading
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Political decision making in the U.S. has become a dictatorship of the minority. This fact has been crystalized recently around the deliberations about the right for a woman to control her reproductive choices. Although anywhere from 60 -70 … Continue reading
Tri City News , Nov.10, 2011 On a frosty November 11th at 11:00 A.M., the referee blew his whistle, and stopped the soccer game. I was fifteen. We all looked to the portly official for an explanation. In thick Scottish … Continue reading
Tri City News , Nov.10, 2011 On a frosty November 11th at 11:00 A.M., the referee blew his whistle, and stopped the soccer game. I was fifteen. We all looked to the portly official for an explanation. In thick Scottish … Continue reading
Can’t we stop giving so much attention to criminals, terrorists and other anti social actors? Fifteen minutes of fame is one thing, but the insatiable appetite of the media to chronicle the life stories of those who kill or blow … Continue reading
Vancouverites, in their zeal to replace a crumbling St. Paul’s Hospital, have opted to perpetuate the running of a publicly funded hospital by a religious entity.Is this operational leadership still relevant in today’s public health system? This question elicits a … Continue reading
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