I often teach my students that we failed the nation in not prosecuting confederate leaders after the civil war. Seems like a similar failure to reckon w/ J6 & trumps crimes contributed to this election
NEW from LCRW: @markmisoshnik covers the weird, wealthy world of far-right actors, big tech and landlords trying to buy their way into governing Oakland. https://t.co/8Z9rrWX5WC
A bit late but here's a thread of every costume of a comic book character (and superhero) worn by a celebrity for Halloween 2024 🧵
1. Megan Thee Stallion as Starfire
I politely disagree. The modern standard for business attire is not black or navy suits with ties. It's worse; it's business casual. This gives you none of the flattering effects of tailoring or the creativity possible in genuine casualwear. 🧵
“What Trump policy has actually helped you or your family?”
When I ask that question I get blank stares, “that’s a good question” responses. “I don’t know, I just think the economy was better.”
All of it is bullshit. All of it. They are voting for white supremacy. Period.
I am learning while I knock doors that when people tell me they are voting for Trump because of the economy, they are really telling me they are voting for Trump because of white supremacy.
I reach that conclusion because one follow up questions leaves them stumped:
Dear Black Men Supporting Trump,
I'd like to introduce you to this man, Lee Atwater. Now, you may not know who Lee Atwater is, but he's had a profound impact on your life over the past 50ish years. You see, he's the architect of a thing called the Southern Strategy...