John Tinseth looks back on a road trip in a hunk of fat Detroit steel with four buddies and a can full of piss.
Millennials: Generational War! What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing!
July 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
New information suggests that young people are not buying into the old-vs.-young framing of Social Security opponents. Will their parents and grandparents follow suit?
George Zimmerman Out on Bail
July 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
George Zimmerman, who shot and killed Trayvon Martin in February, has been released on bail.
Gay Day at Disney Meets the Promise Keepers
June 25, 2012 By 4 Comments
Justin Cascio remembers when being out and proud has been a courageous, life-affirming act.
Police Chief Fired as a Result of Trayvon Martin Case
June 20, 2012 By 5 Comments
Sanford, Florida police chief fired.
How I Became Obsessed With Sneakers
June 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
No one has ever sacrificed for his children like Jorge Alberto Foglia, may he rest in peace.
Rain Lilies
June 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Rain lilies remind Geoffrey Philp of a difficult man to love: his father.
Murder, Maulings and the Zombie Meme
June 1, 2012 By 23 Comments
Joanna Schroeder wonders if horrific, macabre humor is the only way we can deal with the things that terrify us most.
Open Thread: Has New Evidence in Trayvon Martin Case Changed Your Mind?
May 18, 2012 By 15 Comments
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 31 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 54 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.
“There is a push for women to be their most genuine selves, and yet now there is makeup for men!?”
This is a comment by Cameron Brown on the post “Makeup for Men? Why?”