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Author: Wornie Reed
The Christian Right and Donald Trump
There is appropriately much attention to considerations of the possible damage that Donald Trump’s standard-bearer role will have on the Republican party. However, one post-election result should be the loss of moral credibility by the religious right. Some Republican politicians have distanced themselves from Trump–because of his moral failures–but not the majority of the Christian … [Read more…]
Black Voter Suppression Nowadays
Although there are the necessary get-out-the-black-vote campaigns across the country, voting by African Americans will undoubtedly be hampered in the upcoming election. There are several reasons for this possibility. I address two below. First is this new era in voting rights. This is the first presidential election year without the protection of the Voting Rights … [Read more…]
Democrats are Better for the Economy
Among other reasons–like reclaiming America from “illegitimate” Obama and the like–Donald Trump is claiming he should be President because he is such a successful business person. That point, of course, is being called into question, considering his many screw-ups and shady dealings. But what about the broader point—the presumed superiority of Republicans in enhancing the … [Read more…]
“For GOP, Defeat is Not Enough”
In case you haven’t seen the latest article by Leonard Pitts: http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/columns_and_blogs/pitts-for-gop-defeat-is-not-enough/article_48090208-e4d2-5169-8c13-b5ca9ea5482a.html
Questioning the Foundations of Some of Trump’s Support
See the following recent article which raises yet again questions about the foundations of some of Trump’s support: http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/commentary/schleifer-i-can-t-believe-we-re-related/article_6b2b6662-6120-57a7-8973-44030cab512f.html
Is NBA a Help or Hindrance to the WNBA?
On Thursday, October 20, the Los Angeles Sparks and the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) will play the final game of their 2016 national championship series. If you were not aware of that event, one reason would be the obvious rampant sexism in the American sports world which denigrates female athletes. … [Read more…]
Reclaiming Our Democracy
The forum in Richmond on September 17, sponsored by ACLU-VA and the RPEC, explored how the events of September 11, 2001, and policy decisions in its aftermath have changed the direction of our society. The past 15 years was the focus because anti-democratic activities seriously increased at that time. The morning plenary session of the … [Read more…]
Pitts: How did Tulsa officer know Crutcher was a ‘bad dude’?
Dear Tulsa Police: Source: Pitts: How did Tulsa officer know Crutcher was a ‘bad dude’?
Racism is defined by the act, not the person
Another black man, Keith Lamont Scott–perhaps unarmed–was shot and killed by a Charlotte police officer on Tuesday. Many people are taking to the streets and protesting the fact of another black man being killed by the police. They are protesting what looks like a clear racist act similar to the many other recent killings of … [Read more…]