Elections
Adichie: in dangerous times, holding firm the boundaries of what is right and just
We must resist the slightest extension in the boundaries of what is right and just, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes. https://t.co/GDOAbshecK pic.twitter.com/zuqNLULfGc — The New Yorker (@NewYorker) December 4, 2016 Where…
Trump in an emergency: pulling a Homer
Unlike B.H. Obama and H.R. Clinton, Donald Trump has not done his homework. I am waiting for him to pull a Homer. I prefer not to give him that chance….
In assessing Trump, don’t forget Bush era
Opinion | In assessing Trump, don’t forget Bush era https://t.co/z13jJilcUt — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) December 1, 2016 Excellent commentary by Charles Francis of Mattachine Society. Mattachine’s “unerasure” activism is sadly…
Anti-gay Gambian president loses re-election bid
Anti-gay Gambian president loses re-election bid https://t.co/JcE1jSoDAs — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) December 4, 2016 Good news of an early end to a promised billion-year reign.
Trump’s flaws will follow him into Situation Room
@WashBlade "Trump's Flaws Will Follow Him Into Situation Room." https://t.co/D1VbkqTeqe #NotMyPresident #StillWithHer pic.twitter.com/aYYQKjpkTU — Richard Rosendall (@RickRosendall) December 1, 2016 My latest column is now online at the Washington Blade.
Contrasting statement on Castro death by Presidents 44 and 45
Obama: History will judge Fidel Castro's "enormous impact" on Cubans https://t.co/Mwwrx83Hn1 — Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 26, 2016 Above, a tasteful and diplomatic statement by President Obama. Below, a tweet…
Black child was taunted, beaten on school playground
"Go back to the cotton farm": Black child was taunted, beaten on school playground, family says https://t.co/H7n50VTsQg — Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 26, 2016 This is heartbreaking. The boy is…
Christiane Amanpour: 2016 Burton Benjamin Memorial Award Acceptance Speech
Superb, eloquent speech by Christiane Amanpour appealing for the freedom and safety of journalists at home in America. Yes, she is talking about the authoritarian behavior of the President-Elect.
Many in Florida refused to believe that a benefit they count on would actually be taken away
Many in Florida refused to believe that a benefit they count on would actually be taken away https://t.co/e3fipyIwf7 pic.twitter.com/5VDBdBbaRn — The New York Times (@nytimes) November 26, 2016 The wages…
How Van Jones became a star of the 2016 campaign
How Van Jones became a star of the 2016 campaign https://t.co/OPItoIDsTW pic.twitter.com/RY3xA1HeCd — The New York Times (@nytimes) November 26, 2016