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Book Review: The New Jim Crow
Today is my birthday. The passage of time has me reflecting a lot on the years behind me, especially as I’m looking down the barrel of 50. Among the most frustrating yet inspiring experiences I’ve had...
View ArticleVoting and the Battle for White Cultural Dominance
Since the beginning of 2011, conservatives have rolled out a broad wave of voter suppression efforts ranging from imposing voter ID requirements and blocking early voting, to the intimidation tactics...
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Who Gets to Be American?
Remember Sebastien De La Cruz? He’s that 11 year old Mexican American singer who performed the National Anthem to open game 3 of the NBA final in a traditional mariachi outfit. Here’s his picture....
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More on What Asian Americans Owe to the Civil Rights Movement
Thursday I taped a short interview with Tell Me More, a program that airs on National Public Radio. The segment aired last Friday. Give it a listen by clicking here. Tell me what you think. Be kind,...
View ArticleThe Stuff You Can Learn From Late Night TV
Since it’s Friday, I thought I ought to post something short. This video made me laugh out loud. It’s made the rounds so you’ve may have already seen it, but it’s the kind of thing that deserves...
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A New Slant on Hate Speech
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is refusing trademark protection to a Portland, Oregon based rock band called The Slants. Apparently, they believe the name the band is seeking to protect...
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