Shorthand explanations often get in the way of deeper understanding. We simplify the always-complex realities of our world in order to make sense of it, but much nuance and context is lost in these simplifications and shorthands. For example, though they say the exact same thing, this headline: Brainwashed brainwashers seeking societal overthrow who worship … Continue reading Context Provides Clarity
Tag: racism
Don’t Say He Didn’t Warn You
Much is being made of Trump's 2023 Veterans Day social post because he referred to his political and ideological enemies as vermin. That's classic fascism and signature Trump. It is scary to say the least, and just the latest of the innumerable reasons why no one should ever vote for him for anything, least of … Continue reading Don’t Say He Didn’t Warn You
Beware: All Politics Are National
Every local, county, and state initiative across the nation is just a rehearsal for multi-state and national application.Local book bans, voting rights curtailment, denial of medical care, legislated bigotry, etcetera are just tests of whether and which people will tolerate them -- and which arguments will and won't work for and against them.What the ignorant, … Continue reading Beware: All Politics Are National
Selective Blindness and the Promise of America
With the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, it’s worth looking back a few weeks at Senator Ted Cruz’s take on President Biden’s now-fulfilled pledge to nominate a black woman to the court: "The fact that [Biden’s] willing to make a promise at the outset, that it must be a Black woman, … Continue reading Selective Blindness and the Promise of America
Heath Fogelman, author 