Racist Double Whammy

Racist Double Whammy

Last one hired, First one out; That’s what bias Is about. Given that we now have an African-American president, many Americans feel comfortable sweeping the issue of racial discrimination under the rug. How bad can bias be if we elected Barack Obama? Well,...
Kaul’s New Super PAC Draws Donor

Kaul’s New Super PAC Draws Donor

Laurie Kittle of Springfield, Missouri really gets Donald Kaul’s sense of humor. In response to his hilarious Destroy Our Future column, she published this letter to the editor in the Springfield News-Leader. It began by providing him with a “sweet scented...
The Lineup: Week of Feb. 6-12, 2012

The Lineup: Week of Feb. 6-12, 2012

This week, OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul and New Priorities Network coordinator Mike Prokosch make the case for deep military spending cuts and Tiffany Williams reality-checks “The Help.” On our blog, Lacy MacAuley explains why the Occupy movement...
Those Bad Old Days Are Still with Us

Those Bad Old Days Are Still with Us

The Oscar-nominated film “The Help” has already earned armfuls of awards. But I’m not a fan. The sentimental film reminds me how far the United States, and Hollywood in particular, has to go. When Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American...