While I believe in institutional racism and social/economic disparities caused by those disparities, I struggle with why and how Nigerian immigrants thrive in the US. How do I reconcile these two thoughts?
There are 3 problems with our media that are fueling polarization: 1. The closing of 2,000 local papers, which are typically not very partisan; 2. Cable news maximizing audience share by adopting political stances (Fox); and 3. Social media’s supercharging of conspiracy theories.
What should happen in the next 24 hours:
1. Clear the Capitol—as peacefully as possible, but in any case remove the mob from the seat of the legislative branch of our government.
2. Reconvene and finish counting the electoral votes.
3. Impeach in the House, convict in the Senate.
What does Risa Goluboff think about Charlottesville’ recent ending of their traditional celebration/acknowledgement of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday? Is it progress or is it a diversion? #CHQ2019
@chq@BeauWillimon If Lecter were in our living rooms and consciousness for 5+ seasons on NetFlix would Willimon feel that THAT would be corrosive to society?