Featured Editorials

Monolithic Grouping- The Dangers Of Simplification

They are also the destroyers of rational discourse, what do I mean by "Monolithic Grouping"?

A couple of current examples:

-All Muslims are Terrorists.
-All Trump Supporters are racists.

So basicaly-
-All "fill in group" are "fill in epithet"

With some added complexity

-White people who voted for Trump are and even if they don't know it - racists.

Convenient for placards, tweets and sound bites.

What I Really Want for The Holidays

The joy of the holiday season is rapidly approaching. The season of love, family and of course, gift-giving. First up is Thanksgiving Day where millions will gorge themselves silly, watch football on TV, and argue with their relations all while proclaiming how much they are all thankful for.

Standing Rock: After the Water Cannons

Hundreds of water protectors were injured at the Standing Rock encampments when law enforcement blasted them with water cannons in freezing temperatures Sunday evening. The attacks came as water protectors used a semi-truck to remove burnt military vehicles that police had chained to concrete barriers weeks ago, blocking traffic on Highway 1806. Water protectors’ efforts to clear the road and improve access to the camp for emergency services were met with tear gas, an LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device), stinger grenades, rubber bullets, and indiscriminate use of a water cannon with an air temperature of 26 degrees Fahrenheit.

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