How Long, O America, Until Racism Dies?

America suffers from Institutional Racism.  There, I’ve said it—and I’ll argue, debate, fight, challenge to Corn Hole, and/or Be Very Unpleasant with anyone who disagrees with me on that.  It. Is. A. Fact. Also, I benefit every day I continue breathing...

John Tyler’s House and Slavery

Today’s topic is… John Tyler’s House. Or alternatively, slavery and historical memory. ‘Cause they’re all kind of jumbled together for me right now. Cradle of (Enslaver) Presidents I live in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Cradle of Presidents, the Old Dominion,...

Racial Bias in Military Justice Is Real

Something remarkable happened this week. In the midst of militarized police and policing military personnel, leadership of the American armed services stepped up to defend the Constitution-—starting with a couple of retired four-star officers, Adm. Mike Mullen and...

John Tyler’s House and Modern Memory

Today’s topic is… John Tyler’s House. Or alternatively, memory and history. ‘Cause they’re all kind of jumbled together for me right now. I live in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Cradle of Presidents, the Old Dominion, Britain’s first colony (if you don’t count...

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