The Two Very Different Meanings Of ‘Black Lives Matter’
‘Black Lives Matter’ is simultaneously a general statement of support and a specific Marxist organization. These definitions at are odds with each other.
Documentary Claims Trayvon Martin Prosecution Hoaxed America
Joel Gilbert believes America’s biggest race problem is that those seeking political and financial gain are concocting a narrative that pits one skin color against another.
The Kate Steinle Verdict Is The Right’s Zimmerman Trial
The Kate Steinle verdict is the Right’s turn to be outraged after an acquittal because they were never warned about the weaknesses of the actual case.
Listen To Black Lives Matter Supporters, Don’t Dismiss Them With Abortion Stats
If we want members of the Black Lives Matter movement to listen to our concerns about abortion, we must listen to theirs on police brutality.
3 Examples Of Media Hypocrisy On Political Rhetoric And Gun Violence
There’s a curious pattern as to when the media want to have a conversation about overheated political rhetoric leading to violence and when they don’t.
Hillary Clinton: Let’s Be Honest, Black Men In Hoodies Are Scary
During a Thursday campaign speech, Hillary Clinton said it’s time to be honest and acknowledge that black people in hoodies can be scary.
How To Block Fake And Misleading Media Narratives
2015 is a busy year for media-generated outrage. Recognizing the methods early can help beat back the messaging.
Eric Garner and Omnipresent Police Power
The Eric Garner case is a reminder that government is force, and more government equals more force.
Why Ferguson Could Lead To Federal Takeovers Of Local Police
The Obama administration is training people to protest against police, then investigating the police for their response.
Why Ferguson Needs John Adams
We could use some of John Adams’s wisdom in Ferguson, Missouri.
You’re A Racist. And There’s Nothing You Can Do About It
One of the most troubling aspects of modern racial discourse is how it often it rests upon the assumption that “society” makes nearly everyone racist.
Why It’s Impossible To Be Colorblind
Conservatives have a particular distaste for special pleading, so they often call for a “colorblind” society. That’s unrealistic.