About Larry Elder: A Friday column in the Los Angeles Times ran the headline, “Larry Elder is the Black face of white supremacy. You’ve been warned,” calling the conservative Los Angeles radio host’s candidacy “an insult to Blackness.” That’s actually … Continue reading →
I already wrote about the topic yesterday – and strongly suggested that you listen to this podcast about it. The discussion in the ensuing thread raised a bunch of interesting questions that I wanted to address, so here’s one more … Continue reading →
I don’t usually recommend long podcasts, but I listened to this one last night and found it extraordinary and well worth a hearing. It’s a detailed exploration of what happened last year in a story that went viral. You probably … Continue reading →
Oregon has quietly enacted some legislation on education in the state: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown privately signed a bill last month ending the requirement for high school students to prove proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic before graduation… The bill, … Continue reading →
John McWhorter writes: If social media is any indication, many people seem to be of the opinion that people like Ibram Kendi and Robin DiAngelo should want to “debate” people like me and Glenn Loury. These people are roasted endlessly … Continue reading →
Cori Bush has trampled on the preferred Democratic narrative, stating her opinion in no uncertain terms in a CBS interview: I’m going to make sure I have security because I know. I have had attempts on my life and I … Continue reading →
I was searching for something on the blog yesterday and accidentally came across an old post of mine about Obama that I started reading out of curiosity. I decided to re-post it today, because it demonstrates how Obama introduced so … Continue reading →
The long-term closing of schools and the substitution of remote learning was one of the worst decisions of many bad decisions made during the lockdown. There’s now a study that attempts to measure some of the effects: The study, from … Continue reading →
More backlash: A law firm has taken legal action on behalf of Minnesotans opposed to critical race theory (CRT) who argue that they’ve become victims of bullying and retaliation for speaking out against what they say is a divisive and … Continue reading →
Margaret Thatcher made a memorable point in 1990 about socialism. Her example involved the standard of living: Nikole Hannah-Jones, head of the 1619 Project, seems to take the same tack as the leftists in the above clip, only Hannah-Jones spoke … Continue reading →
A Rhode Island middle school teacher writes: I love being a teacher and I care a great deal about my students, almost all of whom are non-white. This past 2020/21 school year was a sad and worrisome turning point for … Continue reading →
I saw Robert Woodson briefly on Mark Levin’s show, and the work he’s doing at the Woodson Center seemed impressive. So I’m calling your attention to the Center’s website. From the “about us” description: Low-income individuals and neighborhood-based organizations should … Continue reading →