Systemic Racism: Fact, Not Theory (part 2)
Ken Wolf continues his analysis of systemic racism in America, and conservatives' continued denial of its existence.
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Systemic racism is fact, not theory
Many people are arguing that systemic racism no longer exists in the United States, and that talking about it makes things worse. Ken Wolf disagrees, on both counts.
Arsonists, anti-vaxxers, and COVID
If someone sets fire to a building, then "discovers" the fire and reports it, should they be praised as a hero? Or blamed for setting the fire in the first place?
Repub leaders choose virus over their own employees
The Gov listened to the CDC guidance and looked at the facts, and said state employees should wear masks at work. But three Repub "leaders" chose the virus instead.
Two ways to think about masks – one right, one wrong
As people continue to argue about wearing masks, it seems to me that there are two ways to think about them – one right, and one wrong.
Booker, Trumpism, and neo-Confederate Rand Paul
Today's Trumplican party is a throwback to the 1860s, with Rand Paul as example. Can Charles Booker overcome both Trumpism and Paul to win in 2022?
The Jefferson Davis Monument – Knock it down, or do something else?
In western Kentucky stands the tallest unreinforced concrete structure in the world, built as a tribute to a traitor. What should we do about it?
Covidiocy update: Rand again, of course
The covidiot pack in Congress includes Congressman Louie Gohmert and Sen. Marsha Blackburn. But the top dog in the covidiot pack is our own Senator Rand Paul, as he proved in his latest set-to with Dr. Fauci. (It didn’t go well for Rand.)
Dear people on the Left: Stop begging. Try this instead.
Dear lefties — Want to know how to deal with the MAGA anti-vax crowd? Just remember how you deal with a toddler. Ivonne Rovira has the directions.
Let's go back to smart investing in our communities
Instead of constantly succumbing to the greed-driven policies of the Reagan conservatives, we need to celebrate communities that are investing in their citizens through parks, pools, good roads, and modern infrastructure.
Abortion, boundaries, and Roe v. Wade
As you’ve probably heard already, the Kentucky General Assembly has slotted a dogmatic constitutional amendment on abortion to our ballot for 2022. So, this appears to be the perfect time to refresh our memories of what Roe v. Wade accomplished.
Daniel Cameron, the Breonna Taylor case, and the grand jury, explained (hypothetically)
Daniel Cameron is set to soon present his findings in the Breonna Taylor case to a grand jury. What you THINK that means and what it actually COULD mean are laid out by Anora Morton. Hypothetically, of course.
Here's what Republicans and communists have in common.
If we can turn back Trumpism in this election, perhaps we can begin the discussion about what sort of nation we really want to be. And that discussion should include democratic socialism.
