Elephant on a Hot Tin Roof

Elephant on Hot tin roof

Andrew Cotto notes the similarities between Tennessee William’s play and his view of the Republican Party.

On White Privilege and Fear

2069638117_583cce18f5_z

As with those of gender, J. Ron Crawford writes that we must recognize the privileges in accordance to race before we can tackle its problems.

From Homeless to Ithaca Mayor at 24 Years Old

Screen Shot 2012-03-02 at 12.04.16 PM

“This is not the story of a self-made man. This is the story of a community that conspired to raise a child.”

Is the 21st Century Colorblind?

GMP Black History Month Photo

Nicole Johnson and Jackie Summers discuss racism in the 21st century and express their hope for a greater representation of ethnic voices.

Gender, Contraception, God and Presidents

sullivan1

Just when we had beaten back Komen’s attack on Planned Parenthood we get to birth control. And why I am voting for Andrew Sullivan for President.

The Manliest Position – President

Slide_1

We can all hope for a woman President but until that happens we might want to consider the manliness of our hopefuls.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Shepard Fairey Does Dallas (and Talks Male Mistakes)

Screen Shot 2012-01-30 at 1.48.11 PM

The last time he tried to DJ here in Boston he was arrested. Tonight’s he’s trying again in Dallas.

A Week in Review

Screen Shot 2012-01-25 at 8.28.56 PM

A weekly summary of key events in no particular order with no attempt to be fair, politically correct, or remotely thoughtful.

Jan the President Was Born in the U.S., Really!

Jan-Brewer-and-Barack-Obama-620x489-430x320

Wagging a finger at the leader of the free world is never a good idea.

GMP Endorses Stephen Colbert for President

Colbert

He’s just the right man for the job.

Obama Appoints Kevin McCallister

home-alone fiction

“Several unnamed White House officials have confirmed that President Obama has appointed fellow Chicagoan, Kevin McCallister, as Special Consultant to the Secret Service’s detail.” By Katharine Gingrich

Stop Barking and Start Working

photo by perfecto insecto

Andrew D. S. James is glad we are having civil discourse on such issues as race. But he’d also like us to take some action.

Moving Past the Politics of Angry Populism

populism

For some people, class is not something for polite conversation; it’s a dirty word.

President Obama: Take a Lesson From ‘A Bronx Tale’

Picture 12

Despite the bin Laden bump, President Obama’s inaccessibility has allowed his enemies to label him as ineffective and incompetent.

Palin to Obama: Stop ‘Pussy-footing Around’ and Show bin Laden Photos

Sarah Palin

2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has a hankering to see dead photos of Osama bin Laden.

How My Dad Miraculously Found Me in the 9/11 Attacks

nyc evac

What was it like to evacuate a high school eight blocks from the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001?