Conflicting reports of who was screaming for help, photos of Zimmerman’s bloody nose, a report of Martin having been shot at “intermediate range”… Has any of the new evidenced changed your mind, or simply raised new questions?
Revenge or Justice?
May 9, 2012 By 29 Comments
Brandon Ferdig asks whether it’s revenge people really want when they demand justice.
George Zimmerman: The Tragic Limitations of Situational Awareness
April 26, 2012 By 53 Comments
Mark Greene believes Americans need to rely less on guns and more on situational engagement.
Poll: Are We Losing Our Goodness?
March 23, 2012 By 23 Comments
Nicole Johnson wonders if the excess of excessive disturbing headlines lately means that humans are losing their goodness.
Thursday HuffPost Edition – Why We Want Trayvon Martin's Death to "Mean Something"
March 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Race still matters, and for the foreseeable future, race will continue to matter. It is fascinating to read through my Facebook newsfeed sometimes. Certain news stories will be perceived so differently among my friends. Some news stories are highlighted in particular communities (stories about Israel/Palestine, for instance, get a lot of exposure among my activist [...]
Was Terri Schiavo’s Life Worth More Than Trayvon Martin’s?
March 21, 2012 By 25 Comments
On the anniversary of another controversial Florida case, that of Terri Shiavo, Jake DiMare wonders where are all of the Floridians who held vigil for her life, now that we’re talking about the life of a vibrant young man?
Feds Finally Intervene In Trayvon Martin Case
March 20, 2012 By 17 Comments
The U.S. Justice Department announced late Monday that they will be investigating the shooting death of unarmed teenager, Trayvon Martin.
Bumper Sticker Lady: The N-Word Isn’t Racist, And Obama Isn’t Black
March 19, 2012 By 37 Comments
The woman behind the racist anti-Obama bumper sticker defends her product.
Gold Star for Dad! Father Teaches Son Lesson in Public
March 13, 2012 By 11 Comments
Jamie Reidy commends an extreme parenting maneuver.
Distance
March 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
Chris Wiewiora describes his distance from a high school stabbing.
Shoot First, Ask Later? Unarmed Boy Shot By Neighborhood Watch
March 10, 2012 By 36 Comments
Jackie Summers decries the death of an unarmed teenager at the hands of a neighborhood watch captain who still walks free.
Grand (re)Opening
February 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
Chris Wiewiora explains how reuniting with an ex is a testament to hope and human strength.
Shipwrecks, Mirrors, and My Dad’s Hero Complex
November 22, 2011 By 5 Comments
Gaby Dunn reflects on when her dad’s self-impressed identity complex nearly killed him—and her.
When the Space Shuttle Dies, It’s Boys Against Girls
August 18, 2011 By 34 Comments
As the Space Shuttle sinks, the alimony wars are set to soar.
The Twitter Trial
July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Twitter was made for the Casey Anthony trial. And the Anthony trial was made for Twitter.
Duke Loses and All Is Right With the World
March 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
Duke loses, Butler wins, and the President’s bracket is better than your’s.
Vocalyze
“I spent years in confusion that led me to ask awkward even wholly inappropriate questions at the wrong moments…”
This is a comment by James on the post “What Happens When We Don’t Teach Our Boys About Sex”.