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: 6 minutesA number of readers sought my opinion on the recent wave of police shootings and civil unrest this month. I hadn’t planned to write anything about this topic, as much of my opinion on Black Lives Matter (BLM) and the police can be found in a few articles I’ve already posted: http://justtaptheglass.com/post/104760565394/ferguson-and-race-relations-part1 http://justtaptheglass.com/post/117772177598/freddie-gray-protests I’ll highlight
Reading Time: 5 minutesHuge shake-up at University of Missouri yesterday: http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/10/us/missouri-football-players-protest-presidents-resigns/?iid=ob_article_footer_expansion&iref=obinsite https://sports.yahoo.com/news/missouri-situation-shows-power-of-sports-to-bring-enormous-change-172342770.html This is a story worth exploring.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’s been a lot of hubbub about the call for a $15/hr minimum wage for McDonald’s employees. The following is a look at why those workers may be disappointed.
McDonald’s vs. The Labor Movement 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 »