Insurrection
The invasion of the United States Congress
What happened in D.C. yesterday was an avoidable disaster. The President of the United States incited an insurrection in a desperate attempt to disrupt the legislative duties of the Congress of the United States of America. Hundreds of thousands of people were called to the nation’s capital because of a lie planted in their heads at . . .
Worth the Wait
A week ago, I began the long wait to see who won the US presidential election. On Saturday, November 7th, the election was called for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Those two people, who have a plan to deal with Covid, climate change, social injustice and the economy, beat a man whose party platform only had two words; "Donald Trump". . . .
Don't Vote for Trump
America is not immune to fascism
Four years ago, my family visited London. Family visits are a rare thing for me as it is pretty expensive to travel to London. I've always lived in a room or studio apartments so I can't have a lot of people stay with me. So it takes a certain amount of love and commitment to come and see me in this expensive city. Also, I don't get . . .
Democracy is Delicate
Democracy is delicate.
What has transpired in American politics over the past two weeks is nothing less than the greatest threat to American democracy in the history of the country. We do not have a history of tyrannical leaders in the United States of America specifically because of the constitution of the country. When I say . . .
An Open Letter to Voters Considering Trump
An Open Letter to Voters considering Trump:
In a little over 60 days, the United States will be conducting a general election for several local and federal positions including the office of President. For the past four years, Donald Trump has occupied this office but, our Constitution dictates that his term in office has expired and, . . .
Eyes on the Prize
When I was younger my mother made me watch a PBS documentary called, Eyes on the Prize. For a number of reasons, she had to force me to watch this program. I was only 10 or 11 years old at the time, but she sat there with me as I helplessly watched my history unfold in front of me. I remember watching that documentary and feeling the anger . . .
The Tip of the Spear
I woke up this morning to images of rioting on the streets of Chicago.
The murder of George Floyd has once again inflamed the passions of the community which resulted in protests on the streets. Some of those protests have transformed into violent rioting.
Since the beginning of the year protests have marred the efforts to . . .
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