Category Archives: Tolerance

Color of Change: Should sagging pants get you kicked off a flight? Arrested? Jailed?

That’s the question that I got in an email alert this morning from my friends at Color of Change. Personally, I don’t like sagging pants. One of my grandson’s visited the other day and his pants were sagging, showing his

Color of Change: Should sagging pants get you kicked off a flight? Arrested? Jailed?

That’s the question that I got in an email alert this morning from my friends at Color of Change. Personally, I don’t like sagging pants. One of my grandson’s visited the other day and his pants were sagging, showing his

Heads Up! Another “Bell Curve Scientist” on the Loose

I’m at a loss for words that anyone in their right mind would allow such an article to be posted. As for the author and his beliefs … Note: the “silent comments” in the brackets are mine and not the

Heads Up! Another “Bell Curve Scientist” on the Loose

I’m at a loss for words that anyone in their right mind would allow such an article to be posted. As for the author and his beliefs … Note: the “silent comments” in the brackets are mine and not the

More Black men now in prison system than were enslaved | Race-Talk

AFRICAN AMERICANS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, FEATURED — BY GUEST AUTHOR ON MARCH 31, 2011 AT 14:52 By Dick Price, originally published on LA Progressive, “More African American men are in prison or jail, on probation or parole than were enslaved in 1850, before the Civil War

More Black men now in prison system than were enslaved | Race-Talk

AFRICAN AMERICANS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, FEATURED — BY GUEST AUTHOR ON MARCH 31, 2011 AT 14:52 By Dick Price, originally published on LA Progressive, “More African American men are in prison or jail, on probation or parole than were enslaved in 1850, before the Civil War

Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right. Terry Jones egregious actions provoked the worst.

Some argue Terry Jones exercised his First Amendment rights in publicly sharing his xenophobic views about Islam. I disagree. First, Jones’ message is one of intolerance, promoting fear, bigotry and hatred. They do not define who we are as individuals and as a

Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right. Terry Jones egregious actions provoked the worst.

Some argue Terry Jones exercised his First Amendment rights in publicly sharing his xenophobic views about Islam. I disagree. First, Jones’ message is one of intolerance, promoting fear, bigotry and hatred. They do not define who we are as individuals and as a

Fred Karger‑Serious GOP Candidate or Thorn?

What would the GOP do if an openly gay man or woman in their party decided to run for president? They’d meet with the prospective candidate to figure out whether or not they had a following, a plan, and the

Fred Karger‑Serious GOP Candidate or Thorn?

What would the GOP do if an openly gay man or woman in their party decided to run for president? They’d meet with the prospective candidate to figure out whether or not they had a following, a plan, and the

Waterproof LA, last place to allow blacks to vote, jails Mayor for “forgetting his place.”

UPDATE: March 7, 2011 7:49 a.m. | Here’s the text of the full Indictment against former Mayor Higginbotham, with all 44 counts. The history about the relationship between the Mayor and the sheriff is also an interesting read. Keep circulating

Waterproof LA, last place to allow blacks to vote, jails Mayor for “forgetting his place.”

UPDATE: March 7, 2011 7:49 a.m. | Here’s the text of the full Indictment against former Mayor Higginbotham, with all 44 counts. The history about the relationship between the Mayor and the sheriff is also an interesting read. Keep circulating

Houston police beat helpless 15-year old

by William Winters | Color of Change A shocking video released last week shows four Houston police officers mercilessly beating a 15-year old burglary suspect while at least eight other officers looked on. Some kicked him repeatedly in the head

Houston police beat helpless 15-year old

by William Winters | Color of Change A shocking video released last week shows four Houston police officers mercilessly beating a 15-year old burglary suspect while at least eight other officers looked on. Some kicked him repeatedly in the head

Inside the Family Research Council. Conservative Christian Values, Anti-Gay Agenda, and Gay Escort [?]

All too often in the midst of the culture wars, the guy or gal yelling fire in the middle of the theater is the one holding the ideological “match,” fabricated by him or her and based on untruths. There’s a

Inside the Family Research Council. Conservative Christian Values, Anti-Gay Agenda, and Gay Escort [?]

All too often in the midst of the culture wars, the guy or gal yelling fire in the middle of the theater is the one holding the ideological “match,” fabricated by him or her and based on untruths. There’s a

The Battle over the Smithsonian and the Right’s New Culture Wars | M. Keegan PFAW

Must Read: Keegan shares chilling insight into the culture wars, i.e., the “Right’s powerful extremist-to-media-to-politician echo chamber.” As the newly empowered House GOP gears up to start culture wars on issues from reproductive rights for women to religious freedom for

The Battle over the Smithsonian and the Right’s New Culture Wars | M. Keegan PFAW

Must Read: Keegan shares chilling insight into the culture wars, i.e., the “Right’s powerful extremist-to-media-to-politician echo chamber.” As the newly empowered House GOP gears up to start culture wars on issues from reproductive rights for women to religious freedom for

Neshoa. The Price of Freedom.

2011 marks the 47th anniversary of the murders of three civil rights workers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, in Neshoba, Mississippi by a mob of Klansmen. No one was arrested for the murders until 2005, when law enforcement

Neshoa. The Price of Freedom.

2011 marks the 47th anniversary of the murders of three civil rights workers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, in Neshoba, Mississippi by a mob of Klansmen. No one was arrested for the murders until 2005, when law enforcement

Help Take Guns out of the Wrong Hands.

Add your voice to Color of Change, MoveOn, Mayors Against Illegal Guns! Earlier this month we witnessed a tragic shooting in Tucson, AZ, leaving 6 dead, and 20 others — including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords — injured. While rhetoric from the far-fight that

Help Take Guns out of the Wrong Hands.

Add your voice to Color of Change, MoveOn, Mayors Against Illegal Guns! Earlier this month we witnessed a tragic shooting in Tucson, AZ, leaving 6 dead, and 20 others — including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords — injured. While rhetoric from the far-fight that

Toning Down My Own Rhetoric

I’ve tried to “tone down” my own passionate cries for justice. Taking care to be a little less cutting, no quick dives into the absurd and rail against those who rail against us. Better yet, trying to find that perfect path

Toning Down My Own Rhetoric

I’ve tried to “tone down” my own passionate cries for justice. Taking care to be a little less cutting, no quick dives into the absurd and rail against those who rail against us. Better yet, trying to find that perfect path

Reaching Across the Congressional Divide

While enjoying my morning routine, coffee — and Kombucha tea for a wicked cold — and listing to Morning Joe (while simultaneously surfacing other news outlets), I overheard several Democratic lawmakers (including Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), suggest that they should go

Reaching Across the Congressional Divide

While enjoying my morning routine, coffee — and Kombucha tea for a wicked cold — and listing to Morning Joe (while simultaneously surfacing other news outlets), I overheard several Democratic lawmakers (including Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), suggest that they should go

Watch President Obama’s Full Speech at Tucson Memorial

The voice of reason. President Obama’s speech, at a time of tragic loss, uplifted us all and took us to a better place in our hearts and minds. Thank you, President Obama. Watch President Obama’s Full Speech at Tucson M…,

Watch President Obama’s Full Speech at Tucson Memorial

The voice of reason. President Obama’s speech, at a time of tragic loss, uplifted us all and took us to a better place in our hearts and minds. Thank you, President Obama. Watch President Obama’s Full Speech at Tucson M…,

A Message To Sarah Palin from Media Matters CEO David Brock

Discovered A Message To Sarah Palin from Media Matters CEO… via ProgressOhio Follow my videos on vodpod  

A Message To Sarah Palin from Media Matters CEO David Brock

Discovered A Message To Sarah Palin from Media Matters CEO… via ProgressOhio Follow my videos on vodpod  

Arizonans Make Ready to Block Westboro Baptist Church Members from Protesting Funerals

It sends chills up my spine to think that in this great country of ours, after the horror of six people being gunned down and numerous others wounded, a group that tries to disguise itself as a gathering of worshipers

Arizonans Make Ready to Block Westboro Baptist Church Members from Protesting Funerals

It sends chills up my spine to think that in this great country of ours, after the horror of six people being gunned down and numerous others wounded, a group that tries to disguise itself as a gathering of worshipers