Sammy Davis Jr., Tokenism, and Moving Targets
Was one of the pioneering African-American entertainers a “house Negro”?
Hugh Hefner Dies At 91
Hugh Hefner, who became both a cultural icon and a catalyst and reflector of vast social changes, has died at the age of 91.
Women’s March Draws Record Crowds: So Now What?
A movement motivated by hurt and fear turned into a political force eight years ago. Can another follow suit?
Donald Trump’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Shows Up In Al Qaeda Recruitment Video
The anti-Muslim rhetoric Donald Trump has been using on the campaign trail has shown up in a recruitment video for an al Qaeda off-shoot group.
Poet, Author, Civil Rights Activist Maya Angelou Dies At 86
A great American writer has passed away.
Obama Derangement Syndrome And The American Right
The American right has become infected with the notion that Barack Obama isn’t just wrong, but evil. That won’t be healthy in the long run.
American Taliban, Liberal Fascism, and Judging a Book By Its Title
Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas’ new book, AMERICAN TALIBAN: HOW WAR, SEX, SIN, AND POWER BIND JIHADISTS AND THE RADICAL RIGHT, continues a long tradition in political polemics.
The Manufactured “Ground Zero Mosque” Controversy
How did the future of this former Burlington Coat Factory turn into a national political issue ? Well, it’s a rather interesting story.
