“Our Nation Is Moving Toward Two Societies, One Black, One White—Separate and Unequal”. This is a quote from report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, a committee put together by President Lyndon Johnson after civil unrest during the mid 1960's. If this were written today "Black" and "White" would likely be replaces with "Wealthy" and "Not".
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Resources and Important Websites
I've updated the "Sites that matter to me" portion of my blog. You can review it here. Be strong. Resist. Stand against hate.
A Quote About Justice
“Whoever listens to a witness, becomes a witness.” – Elie Wiesel
Staying Safe
Staying safe during nonviolent protest matters. Consider these rules from John Lewis.
THIS IS WHAT MURDER LOOKS LIKE
ICE murdered someone today
I Was Published Again in Today’s Boston Globe
My letter calls out the fact that the MAGA deportation effort is an attack on brown people, it's to make our country whiter. What MAGA really means is Make America White Again, ignoring that we never really were.
A New Chant
"Hey, hey, Donald J., how many fishermen did you kill today?"
Party Like It’s 1984?
Remember: The truth is not what you see, it's what Big Brother tells you.
The Shutdown: Talking Points
We need to talk about the facts regarding the shutdown and access to health insurance. The MAGA talking points sound simple. Lies usually are.
I’ve Been Published Again!
Today I had a letter to the editor published in The Boston Globe. To provide context for those of you from out of state or not familiar with the issue: Massachusetts has been considering designs to replace the current state flag. There are several reasons why, among them are the depiction of a native American … Continue reading I’ve Been Published Again!