For ten days we have seen police aggression, escalation, and violence. It’s not some aberration. It’s the logical product of giving police too much money and too much power. It’s time we cut it back. Significantly.
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We are a nation at war
Tonight the president ordered peaceful protesters fired upon in service of a photo op. And of something far more sinister.
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We have still not repented for our original sin
Black Lives Matter: Justice for George Floyd
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This is a national scandal
The government’s incompetent and in some cases malicious response to the coronavirus epidemic is getting people killed
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Happy Super Tuesday
I won’t tell you who to vote for but I do have a few words on how you should approach voting.
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“The Most Devastating War Machine Ever!”
I found something in my storage unit that reminded me how insane the run-up to the first Gulf War truly was
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Examining Your Luck Tree
How hard did you work to get where you are? How lucky were you? Are you sure about that?
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When a “heartwarming” story is not heartwarming
Rather than solve problems, our society today more often seeks to monetize the misery.
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Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020
Kirk said fuck you to the Hollywood blacklist. And he could act a little.
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The Second Bill of Rights
It’s not radical to want a society that provides decent standards for everyone.
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