A Heartbreaking Vote: The Implications of #Brexit For Equality and Social Justice December 13, 2019 by Gillian Brown Leave a Comment Editor's note: In light of the December 2019 Conservative electoral landslide in the UK and its impact on the future of Britain, Brexit, and the EU, we are re-publishing this article -- originally written July 3, 2016 -- to provide important context about what Brexit means today. Thursday 72% of the adult population of the UK voted in what has been dubbed one of the most … [Read more...]
If You Think About It: White Supremacists’ Anger Makes Sense August 7, 2017 by Gillian Brown Leave a Comment On 23rd June 2016, all of the British, Northern Irish, and Commonwealth citizens residing in the UK voted on whether or not the UK should leave the European Union. I remember getting off my bus that evening and entering the polling station. As I put my ballot paper, marked with a single tick mark next to the word ‘Remain’, into the box, I happened to catch a … [Read more...]
We The People: Trump is the Price We Pay for Obama May 19, 2017 by Aabye-Gayle Francis-Favilla Leave a Comment This article was originally published on Write Away and is republished with permission. A rich white man just got what he wanted and people are surprised. Why? Perhaps you think he doesn’t deserve it. Perhaps you think he hasn’t earned it. So what? Taking is the foundation of America. This country was founded by taking. This country was built by taking. First we took land that … [Read more...]
Why a Vote for Donald Trump is a Vote for Body Terrorism November 1, 2016 by Taylor Carmen Leave a Comment Words like terror and terrorism have been so watered down and twisted by political discourse that I think we forget what they actually mean. Terrorism is the use of violence, fear, or intimidation to achieve political means. This is not tied to any particular culture, religion or political party. Any person who uses pain, fear, or intimidation as tools to promote a political … [Read more...]
