The Soldier’s Monument, or Obelisk, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was dedicated in 1867 to Union troops who died in that state during the Civil War and to New Mexicans who died fighting Indians, represented by two different inscriptions on… Read More ›
racism
Okay, now they’re crossing my line
I didn’t like it when Colin Kaepernick started the “don’t stand for the national anthem” protest movement back in August. And since then, more and more athletes have begun kneeling or locking arms or raising fists during the anthem. I don’t… Read More ›
Bigotry and bias
Donald Trump, the Ku Klux Klan, racism, partisan politics … the political pot has been boiling for weeks. But the private conversations, the talk in the street, the personal attitudes and prejudices … spilled over on national TV Tuesday in a way no… Read More ›
In SC today, civil disobedience at its finest
With the Confederate flag still flying on the South Carolina capitol grounds, SC citizen Bree Newsom decided to take action early this morning. The flag she took down was quickly raised again, but the point had been made.
Justice for Freddie?
Well, well, looks like the shoe’s on the other foot now in Baltimore. I couldn’t help being slightly amused (and therefore ashamed of myself) by the protests from the Baltimore Police Department after charges were filed against six officers in the death of Freddie… Read More ›
