“There is only one thing that gathers people into seditious commotion, and that is oppression.” – John Locke “That guy” came to Albuquerque yesterday. Working to “Make America Great Again.” I am still struggling to understand what that means. But I don’t want to talk about that guy. And I don’t want to talk about the …
Social Justice
What do Sherrill NY and the Crusades have in common?
“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Indeed. There is a very lively debate over his journey and his impact upon Turtle Island. The atrocities visited by him and his crew upon these shores is well recorded. There is no doubt that their acts were inhumane and vile. On October 12, 1492, on the banks …
Three Axes of White Supremacy
What do you think of when you hear the words, “white supremacy?” For white folks, more often than not, these words conjure images of Doc Martins, white tee shirts, suspenders, shaved heads, and the confederate flag. Or men in pointy white masks draped in white sheets, gathered around burning crosses. Or bearded, muscled convicts with …
It’s Time for You to Sit Down, Mr. Trump.
I don’t like partisan politics. Can’t stand them. In my eyes, each party represents a different perspective on authoritarian governance. But that is another story for another day. Today it is time to talk about a candidate. I hate to even write his name on my blog. But here it goes… Donald Trump. Dear …
Selective Outrage
And blood flowed through the streets of Paris. I mourn. My heart felt condolences go out to each and every person impacted by this violence. But the mourning is never ending. It threatens to leave me numb. I drive through traffic and tears come to my eyes, forcing me to push the sorrow down so …