Politics and society in the Age of Trump (read time <5 minutes) Follow on Twitter or Facebook @PatrickCThomas
When I started writing on politics and society in the age of Trump, I chose the quote from Voltaire as my masthead. As Trump began his campaign with the string of lies he has been known for his entire life, and the cult of followers began to form, Voltaire's words set in me. It felt … Continue reading …the power to make you commit atrocities…
In the 1950's and 60's, those in power in conservative/GOP states used systematic, extraordinary measures to limit the votes of black Americans. In the 2000's, with a majority on the Supreme Court, the conservative/GOP appointees decided that the Federal oversight of voting decisions in the most conservative states was no longer needed, clearing the … Continue reading Channeling John Lewis
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