Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Truths of Katrina

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

It’s been five years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, and the average American knows almost nothing about the atrocities that occurred in New Orleans: political corruption and abuse; disaster profiteering; overt racism; and murder. Continue reading →

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Race and the Red River Tragedy

Posted on August 5, 2010 by

Two things jump out about the Red River incident. First, it fits with a startling statistic that 70% of black children have no or low swimming ability — nearly twice the number of white children. Secondly, nobody is hailing the six teens who lost their lives trying to save their friend/cousin as heros, despite the fact that they jumped in after Warner, risking their lives to save his. Continue reading →

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“Sissy Bounce” Sexually Liberating?

Posted on August 5, 2010 by

But I take exception to Times reporter, Jonathan Dee’s claim that “sissy bounce…creates an atmosphere of sexual liberation — for women.” Continue reading →

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The Hypocrisy of Newsweek

Posted on August 5, 2010 by

South Carolina gubernatorial candidate, Nikki Haley, is featured on the cover of the current Newsweek that includes two whole articles about women in politics (!) But despite decades of research showing that reporters disproportionately sexualize female candidates in ways that diminish … Continue reading →

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President Obama and the Tea Party

Posted on August 5, 2010 by

Barack Obama’s presidency is historic in many ways, including the biggest loss of
public approval during the first year…What accounts for the historical loss of public approval and polarization? Racial fear is one cause. Continue reading →

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