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Trump and the politics of hate

To understand the recent surge of the politics of hate we have to look beyond its loudest and most odious amplifier – Donald Trump. Where do we turn? It may seem counter-intuitive, but the beginnings of an answer lie with…

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Not a diversion

In case anyone thinks otherwise, (and maybe no one does) misogyny and sexism are, among other things, working class issues, not a diversion from more pressing concerns of working people. In fact, I would think if Richard Trumka, the President…

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Dylan wins Nobel Prize

Heard news this morning that Bob Dylan won Nobel Prize in Literatture and immediately threw on “Bringing It All Back Home.” Actually been into a bit of a Dylan frame of mind as of late. Been buying up early Dylan…

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Sexism, patriarchy, and misogyny in our culture and politics

This is a powerfully insightful article in my opinion. It reveals much about the role and costs of sexism, patriarchy, and misogyny in our politics and culture. What it doesn’t say is that too many left and progressive people failed…

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A Gutter Rat

I almost felt dirty after listening to Trump’s bullying, lying, and demagogic rants in last night’s debate. But I wasn’t surprised. What else is to be expected from a gutter rat like Trump, and his gutter mates – Chris Christie…