racism

NFL national anthem controversy reveals the right’s patriotism hypocrisy

Alibi Pierce — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 05:20:49 +0000

When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand up for The Star-Spangled Banner before Friday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, he knew his action would stir controversy. Based on statements made ...

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the human experience

Oskar Thompson — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:35:42 +0000

when i was about 10 (for context, about 1987, in west tx) my parents wanted to go on a proper vacation. we chose cali. we did the whole thing, saw some family, went to the ...

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today is our reality

Oskar Thompson — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:36:28 +0000

today america, we see who we really are. we look in the mirror and see our two black swollen eyes, the mark of the abused. we examine our swollen hands, the mark of the abuser. ...

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KKK Grand Wizard Says He Has “Off the Record” Conversations with “Frustrated” Ferguson Law Enforcement (VIDEO)

Alibi Pierce — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:28:24 +0000

Chris Hayes interviewed KKK Grand Wizard Frank Ancona tonight in a disturbing segment. A Ferguson, MO grand jury decision is soon expected in the killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson, ...

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Monday Morning Soapbox: What’s In A Name?

J. Blatto — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:22:44 +0000

So this past week’s huge controversy* was the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPO) canceling the Washington Redskins’ trademark. More surprising than the USPO’s decision to cancel the trademark after 80 years is the fact ...

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Hey America! The Joke’s On Us.

Alibi Pierce — Thu, 08 May 2014 03:11:37 +0000

Hey have you heard that joke about Canadians? The one where they’re, like, the biggest wimps AND they have socialized medicine? Or maybe you heard that one where their government vowed to help the U.S. ...

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#appropriation

Oskar Thompson — Fri, 02 May 2014 15:00:16 +0000

[embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzC4hFK5P3g[/embedyt] i don’t know how i feel about ‘appropriation’. currently, every subculture is so mashed up its insane. a great insane. like language for example, up thru the 90s, slang separated generations, sub-cultures (ethnicities), regions.. ...

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Connie Chung: The Racist Weed

Alibi Pierce — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 05:11:23 +0000

I stopped by my favorite new dispensary on Friday to grab some candies and a new strain before a weekend getaway with my girlfriend. I was looking for a good middle-of-the-road hybrid. They had a ...

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Sunday Morning Soapbox: Cliven Bundy, Ambassador for Humanity

J. Blatto — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 19:26:01 +0000

Do you remember a time when chocolate chip cookies came fresh from the oven? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Do you remember a time when women couldn’t vote and certain folk weren’t allowed on golf courses? Pepperidge ...

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