To be female, Black and patriotic
For many Black Americans, the stars and stripes have always carried a dual meaning.
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The Case Of Elliot Page: When It Comes To Depicting People Who Are Trans, Media Matters
“My joy is real, but it is also fragile,” Page wrote of sharing his story. -
How Our Partisan Media Divide Is Fueling Republican Radicalism
The Pew list shows that hyperpolarization is a consequence of the Republican Party becoming increasingly radical, violent and undemocratic. -
Fort Hood And Boy Scouts of America Show How Toxic Culture Breeds Sexual Abuse
After cataloging a litany of abuses, Fort Hood investigators concluded that "a toxic culture was allowed to harden and set.” -
Celebrating Black Santa Season In The Age Of COVID
Here’s wishing you a holiday season filled with Black Santa joy. -
Why I'm A Vaccine Volunteer: Doing What Needs To Be Done
I come from people who did what needed to be done when faced with personal or community crisis. And I have a long history of experience with vaccines.So,… -
History Has Me Hesitant About The Coronavirus Vaccine
There's a long, ugly history of experimenting on Black bodies. That has given many a reason to be distrustful. -
IMHO: Real Christmas Trees Are Really The Only Option
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on the importance of real Christmas trees, this year more than ever. -
Blogging Is Dead. Long Live Blogging. Or, Why The Substack Hype Is Much Ado About Very Little.
Like Blogspot, WordPress, Medium and others, Substack will eventually take its place as just another platform for self-publishing — better than some, but evolutionary, not revolutionary.
