Reading Time: 5 minutes[Listen to the audio version here: https://youtu.be/X00yrbBOsE8] A number of people have asked about my thoughts on the George Floyd situation, so I’ll explore that below.
On George Floyd, Donald Trump, and Social Progress Read More »
Reading Time: 8 minutes There’s been a lot of talk surrounding the NFL demonstrations during pre-game ceremonies this year. A few readers asked if I had an opinion on them, so I’ll weigh in.
The Definition of Patriotism: Anthem Demonstrations and Protests in The NFL Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutes(Note: I’m not against traffic cameras per se; I’m against the using them for ticketing trivial offenses.) I made a right turn at a red light at an intersection in Queens, NY last month. There was no sign prohibiting right turns on red. I saw a flash from the intersection while making the turn. Once
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Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Police, the government, the city: they all play a role. The responses to the incident are a detriment to Baltimore. Not just the looting and destruction by the criminal element: The non-violent protests are a problem as well. I’ll explain below:
Freddie Gray, Dirty Cops, and The Problem With (Peaceful) Protests Read More »
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn Part 1, we covered the impact of the Ferguson saga on community organizing, race relations, and police vigilance. The following are more excerpts from that conversation, with a focus on what political activists can learn from these events. My commentary follows each blocked quote. Let’s continue:
What We Learned From Mike Brown, Eric Garner, and Ferguson (Part 2) Read More »
Reading Time: 6 minutesI enjoy discussions with friends. Last week, I had a conversation with friends about Ferguson, MO and the aftermath of the Darren Wilson decision. Yahoo story on Ferguson: https://news.yahoo.com/mayor-vows-rebuild-riot-torn-us-town-ferguson-200210678.html We explored police misconduct, misguided protests, and suggestions for how blacks (and America at large) can move forward. This article will not focus on whether officer Darren
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