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Monuments to Hate
The people pulling down statues may know their history better than those who defend them.
Military Leaders: Don’t Enable Trump’s Dangerous Stunts
Almost as bad as Trump’s Bible photo-op was the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff joining him in combat fatigues.
Dear J.K. Rowling, I love Harry Potter. Please stop talking.
In your books, you were so concerned about the rights of house elves. This is about humans, so stick with me.
A Matter of Life and Breath
Firing tear gas at nonviolent demonstrators is unconscionable — especially in a respiratory pandemic.
A Bittersweet Juneteenth
Our ancestors were emancipated on Juneteenth, but we’re still fighting for true freedom in this country.
Riots Are as American as Apple Pie
Mostly, the argument is over who gets to riot — and why.
Defund the Police, Invest in Communities
Local governments have a revenue problem, while America has a policing problem. There’s a simple solution.
Fire! Fire! Fire!
Freedom of expression, Zuckerberg style.
Going Back to Work in a Pandemic
I don’t feel safe going back to work, but the state of Texas is forcing me to put my health and my family at risk.
Keep Your Eye on What’s Important: Ending Police Brutality
We don’t know who’s carried out violence and vandalism or why. We do know police keep killing unarmed black Americans.