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Blog Posts on Politics
High Five
My shopping cart was half full when I rolled it past a tall, handsome African American wearing a blue suit.
Carrying On vs. Carrying On
We are in danger of overreacting. Every day the front pages of newspapers and the news shows scream. Every day friends use more and more exaggerated terms…
The Worm Turns
With the march yesterday—snow and severe cold here—I’m sensing something is changing that doesn’t depend on crowds turning out. It seems this country is finally rebelling.
We Shall Overcome
This great Civil Rights era anthem is one I’ll be humming or singing every day now as I work to keep my spirits up during the current onslaught.
The Medial Woman
I propose to counter panic with specific remedies, for panic only hands more power to the oppressor.
Live Wires
As the tide of misogamy sweeps toward us, I’m noticing—as perhaps some of you have—that women are falling silent.
The Nature of Evil
In the last few days, I’ve had to face the fact that now, if for the first time, Evil is operating in our world.
Sometimes I Feel Discouraged
We cannot afford to be discouraged for long. Above all, we cannot afford to be afraid.
Nigerian Leaper
Wherever you are as you read this, however disturbed and disheartened by the condition of our country, remember the Nigerian Leaper.