The new movie, “42,” tells the should-be-well-known story of Jackie Robinson, the first black player in major league baseball. For American sports fans of
Category: Civil Rights
A non-mainstream view of the Pope
As a non-Catholic, I am a partial owner of the Pope’s institution, the Catholic Church. You see, in the country where I live, the
How out of date are states?
Maybe it’s because I’m from Missouri, a mishmash state with no clear identity except low self-esteem. I wouldn’t say the same thing about the
Where President Obama’s actions seem to differ from his words
It may be one of those times when President Obama is not receiving the support that he wishes he could have from either liberals
Ranting about Rand (Paul) ranting
As I write this, Senator Rand Paul [R-KY] is still standing on the floor of the Senate, filibustering against the appointment of John Brennan
Adlai Stevenson, the last real progressive candidate
In baseball, it’s often said that you have to be a good pitcher to be a twenty game loser. The reason is simple; if
Mental health gun-control dodge misses the bigger point
Ask a politician where he or she stands on gun control legislation and it’s likely you will get an answer that involves “mental health.”
Rewriting the Second Amendment
“They’re trying to take away my Second Amendment rights,” say many gun rights advocates. But what do they mean by that? I doubt that
How to fix long lines at polling places
No one should have to stand in line for three hours to vote in a presidential election. But that’s just what 102-year-old Desiline Victor had
Birther goes after 102-year-old voter honored at State of the Union speech
The birthers just won’t go away, and now they’re transferred their wrath to Desiline Victor, the 102-year-old Miami voter–born in Haiti–whose perseverance in the