Racism One Senate Race, Two Black Men. Patterns: The Use of Negative Stereotypes “If you are Herschel Walker and don’t understand how the racists are using you to give cover to their racism, then you are not qualified to serve in the U.S. Senate at this time." Kevin Harris, Former Executive Director of the Congressional Black Caucus
Journalism Moths that Fly Close to Flames Margaret has been described as a "swashbuckler." I think that's accurate. Mr. Dictionary says that a swashbuckler is "a person who engages in daring and romantic adventures with bravado or flamboyance." Yeah. That's it. That was Margaret.
national politics I'm Ready to Sell Out I’m no slut, mind you. To paraphrase the late Leon Redbone, “I’m not easy, but I can be had.” I’ll require some… compensation.
Texas Outlaw Writers Newsletter: We Labor for this Edition The Outlaws celebrate Labor Day! Raise a glass to your fellow working wo/man! Support a local (union chapter.) Educate your kids about the history of labor in the U.S. Encourage your local Starbucks barista to fight the good fight (!) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Like so many 3-Day-Weekend holidays, the meanings behind
Technology I Upgraded My Cell Phone Cell phone upgrades happen at the crossroads of funeral planning and new car buying.
Guns Can a Photo Stop a Bullet? "Let the people see what they did to my boy." -Mamie Till Mobley (mother of the lynched Emmett Till)
cancel culture it ain't funny, bein' funny “Laughter is the only thing that cuts trouble down to a size where you can talk to it.” ― Dan Jenkins
Spiritual Good Friday from up on The Heights He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. -Isaiah 53-3
Food Taco Bell is Dead! Long Live Taco Bell! The Taco Bell was torn down. And from the debris arose... a box. With a Taco Bell sign. Was demolition the only way to degrease the place?
media Dad Rock: Not Fade Away “Better to burn out, than to fade away… my, my… hey, hey.” -Neil Young
