These are the wonderful souls who lost their lives in Buffalo this weekend. They will be badly-missed by their friends and loved ones. And that’s where the focus needs to stay: on them, and their families. Please honor their memory by doing this. And by all means, feel free to share as much as you … [Read more…]
Imagine driving on a state route in an area that you’ve never driven with not much in the way of commercial businesses, not a lot of other automobile traffic, and few options for roadside assistance. Then imagine seeing a rebel battle flag and wondering if this is one of those ‘sundown’ towns that you need … [Read more…]
No. Ignited in large part by last year’s murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, America was forced into a moment of reckoning for its continued mistreatment of African-Americans in policing and throughout the criminal justice system. Black Lives Matter protests and demonstrations sprang up across the country to demand justice for their murders as … [Read more…]
Eric Garner was murdered on July 17, 2014. Garner became unresponsive after being placed in a prohibited chokehold by one of the many arresting officers. Though he repeatedly stated “I can’t breathe”, none of the officers around him attempted to check on his condition or administer aid. Paramedics arrived on the scene but did not … [Read more…]
(This is a quick take on something that’s stuck in my craw since Wednesday’s armed insurrection. If you’re looking for anything more than that, sorry. Please read & add your thoughts on the final questions.) This past week, Americans witnessed an armed insurrection that was incited by the sitting President of the United States. This … [Read more…]
That’s the question I’ve been asking myself as an awful year came to anti-climactic close. Typically, the questions I might pose after ringing in the New Year are questions like ‘what was my favorite moment’ or ‘what are my goals for the year to come’. But 2020 was not a typical year. I’m not just … [Read more…]