Those who wave the Confederate Battle Flag claim it is misunderstood, that history shows it represents “Heritage not Hate.” I saw a T-shirt with a Confederate Battle Flag and the words “If this flag offends you . . . You need a history … [Read more]
Police Shootings: Racism and Reality
What if racism is not to blame? What if there is another explanation for the police shootings involving black people? Since the August 9, 2014, shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, the same scene has replayed on national news again … [Read more]
Exercise Inequality: An American Scandal
It is time to address the problem of Exercise Inequality in the US. The vigorous are running, doing push-ups, walking, climbing stairs -- leaving the sedentary locked in a lifestyle of couch-sitting and TV viewing. Recent exercise gains have … [Read more]
Illegal Immigration: The Border Wall and a Pathway to Legal Status
Ask Trump supporters why they voted for Trump and you’ll often hear two words: Illegal Immigration. “Deport them all and build a wall to secure the border with Mexico,” they say. “We can’t let people get away with breaking the law.” The simple fact, … [Read more]
A Good Reason
A Good Reason is partly a response to the current level of political discussion in the US. As I write, the Clinton-Trump election is staggering to its conclusion. As Samuel Johnson said about John Milton’s Paradise Lost, “None ever wished it longer.” … [Read more]
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