If “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is guilty, as Chicago police have charged, of falsely claiming that he was the victim of a hate crime, he has done a grave […] Continue Reading…
Lessons of NYPD’s “friendly fire”
February 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Parkland shooting survivors The death of New York City police Detective Brian Simonsen, who was fatally wounded Feb. 12 in a “friendly fire” incident, is tragic. […] Continue Reading…
The racist history of blackface
February 7, 2019 By Leave a Comment
February is the time for the ritual observance of Black History Month — a brief period when schools, government institutions and even commercial enterprises feel compelled to commemorate a […] Continue Reading…
Abrams’ push for voting rights
February 1, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Stacey Abrams, who will deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union address, is a dynamic speaker, a skillful political organizer and a gifted legislator. Those qualities […] Continue Reading…
The problem with MAGA caps
January 21, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Symbols are powerful, conveying profound messages with the simplest images. Soldiers carry a flag into battle and face death to hoist it aloft. Christian churches are identified by T-shaped pieces […] Continue Reading…
MLK changed his nation
January 19, 2019 By Leave a Comment
It’s been more than a half century since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, 51 years since he was shot dead standing on the balcony of […] Continue Reading…
Don’t impeach Trump yet
January 12, 2019 By Leave a Comment
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