Category: Politics

LGBTQ+, Politics, Trump

Trump Called Most Pro-Gay President Ever

Richard Grenell is a member of the Log Cabin Republicans, an organization of LGBT Republicans founded in 1977. Grenell has been active in Republican politics for years. He served in the U.S. State Department during President George W. Bush’s Administration. Under President Trump, Grenell says he has been the first openly-gay Cabinet member in history. He has served as U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director … Continue reading Trump Called Most Pro-Gay President Ever

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Politics, Trump

Democracy Be Damned

Donald Trump is on a mission to wreck the November election, and with it, he’ll have dealt a body blow to U.S. Constitutional democracy. Never before have we seen a President exert so much effort to undermine an election. This is a unique year with a pandemic that makes in-person voting risky for many people, both those voting and perhaps especially for those working the … Continue reading Democracy Be Damned

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Labor, Politics, Racial Justice

Malcolm X Still Resonates

We are living in a powerful political moment. This seems a good time to go back and listen to the insights and perspectives of Malcolm X. Although it’s been 55 years since his death, we’re still facing the same issues he spoke about. His words resonate as much now as then. Perhaps more. These videos I’ve assembled here are from the last year of Malcolm … Continue reading Malcolm X Still Resonates

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Labor, Politics, Racial Justice

The Strength & Impact of Peaceful Mass Action

Ten days ago, on May 25, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police officers. This has been a watershed event, rocking the country to its core and even the world. Peaceful protests here and intentionally continue to this day. There has been considerable rioting as well in cities big and small. I wrote last weekend about the danger rioting poses to this movement for justice. … Continue reading The Strength & Impact of Peaceful Mass Action

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Politics, Racial Justice

Riots Invite Future George Floyds

The press and social media are abuzz today as protests and riots break out across the country following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We have them here in Cleveland, and even in sleepy Ft. Wayne where my husband grew up. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has declared an unprecedented 12:00 Noon curfew today. The protests are even international. This protest took place in … Continue reading Riots Invite Future George Floyds

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Guest Author, Politics

The Mueller Report: A Photo Essay

Introduction Today I welcome friend and guest author Dr. Robert André LaFleur. He has read and thoroughly dissected the full Mueller Report. Two nights ago he posted his impressions on Facebook in a kind of photo-essay format. His presentation is unusual and very engaging. He was kind enough to allow me reprint it here. Robert is a professor of History and Anthropology at Beloit University … Continue reading The Mueller Report: A Photo Essay

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Guest Author, Labor, Politics

Socialists Have It Right

I shared this essay by Guest Author David Rowlands in July 2019. David now has his own blog, The Union of Workers. Five Examples where the political analysis of the U.S. Socialist Workers Party has proven to be correct. An essay in pictures. By David RowlandsOriginally published on Facebook, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 I am not a member of and have no formal affiliation to … Continue reading Socialists Have It Right

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Politics, Racial Justice

A Teaching Moment

There’s a teaching moment in all the uproar over events at the Lincoln Memorial a week ago Friday. But what is it? The privilege and racism of white suburban Catholic boys? Trump-inspired disrespect of Native Americans and indigenous cultures? Confrontation and suppression of Free Speech? The polarization of politics? The power and danger of social media? The manipulations of Fake News? The tendency to judge … Continue reading A Teaching Moment

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Cuban Revolution, Politics

Cuba’s Odd ‘Dictatorship’

I hadn’t planned another post on Cuba after marking the revolution’s 60th anniversary on Friday. Then today I came upon a column in the New York Times that begged for comment. Jon Lee Anderson writes in “Cuba’s Next Transformation” about a nationwide referendum to be held next month in Cuba to adopt a new national Constitution. The underlying assumption throughout Anderson’s article is that Cuba is … Continue reading Cuba’s Odd ‘Dictatorship’

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