Totalitarianism continues to permeate my thoughts. The spectre of fascism seems far-fetched, but I each time I see historically based facets of it come to pass I wonder if this is how it begins. Daily reminders as we approach the inauguration of Donald Trump. I’ve watched the political ascension of president elect Donald Trump with dispair because of ease… Read More ‘Route to Tyranny’: Human Rights Watch Lists Trump as a ‘Threat’
The essence of the greater issue is: “…the existential crisis Trump’s elevation poses to our faltering democracy” – quote taken from “Democratics Should follow John Lewis` lead” by Michelle Goldberg, Slate Magazine. The details of the exchange are the video above and Trump’s responses quoted below. I disagree with both men, only in part with… Read More John Lewis vs Trump
an innocent man is dead. Yes, the victim was an unarmed black man. But keep reading, this event was different. First let me be clear: I only fear 3 things: guns, cops, prison. I am not “anti-gun”. I am not “anti-cop”. I fear cops because they have guns and are the first step to prison…
Cop shoots into dark stairwell and… was originally published on It Matters
A remaster of an old, Starbucks cup worthy, 2008 quote that initially had “nothing to do with politics”. I still hate the statement in any form. It is narrow-minded, juvenile, outdated, exclusionary, and offensive. And I am a middle-aged, social injustice minded, black woman. The article also has the full context for the latest iteration,…
M. Albright’s Special Hell in Context, and it’s still lame was originally published on It Matters
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Premature Celebration! Sometimes we need see a light in this sea of darkness. I will enjoy the moment. And think about the potential move away from the decades of greed and despotism that has plagued post-colonial African countries. “Sidi, is an assistant lecturer of English language at the Liberal Studies department of the Federal Polytechnic…
Nigeria’s Bright Future was originally published on It Matters |the site
Premature Celebration! Sometimes we need see a light in this sea of darkness. I will enjoy the moment. And think about the potential move away from the decades of greed and despotism that has plagued post-colonial African countries. “Sidi, is an assistant lecturer of English language at the Liberal Studies department of the Federal Polytechnic… Read More Nigeria’s Bright Future
Analysis & Opinion | The Great Debate Ferguson questions swirl: If it’s about finding facts, why no trial? By Allison Silver November 25, 2014 201 250 Tags: DARREN WILSON | FERGUSON | FERGUSON POLICE DEPARTMENT | MICHAEL BROWN | ROBERT MCCULLOUGH The St. Louis Prosecutor Robert McCullough made a series of highly unusual decisions on Monday. He was reportedly seeking to defuse the highly charged…
Ferguson questions swirl: If it’s about finding facts, why no trial? was originally published on It Matters
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I began prejudging the victim. Which is difficult for me. – me New question: I have to question the distance at which Michael Brown was when he was lethally shot? I don’t know. It should be close range I think – for self-defense? And irregularities of the grand jury process? I have been greatly impacted by other lawyers.…
Grand Jury Verdict “No True Bill” | part two – updated was originally published on It Matters
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No indictment for Ferguson Missouri officer Wilson. The officer will not go to trial. This is an important event for many, if not the nation: whether Officer Wilson should have been charged in the death of Michael Brown. I will risk posting my opinion…no. Now I have heard from lawyers about the irregularities of the grand jury…
Grand Jury Verdict “No True Bill” | part one – updated was originally published on It Matters
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Bloomberg Businessweek What does a map have to do with a riot? Everything, in the case of Ferguson, Mo., where a police officer shot dead a black teenager, some residents looted and rioted, and police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. See video to understand St. Louis and Ferguson from a more tangible perspective: http://www.bloomberg.com/video/st-louis-urban-decay-ferguson-protests-89prJxAyT~GcxIusttJicA.html…
Ferguson Missouri 2014 mapping tragedy was originally published on It Matters
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