Reappropriate: The Podcast – Ep. 4 | #Ferguson
Episode 4 of Reappropriate: The Podcast is now live! In this episode, I invite guest Snoopy Jenkins (@SnoopyJenkins) to parse some…
Category: Politics
Peace march at Yale emphasizes injustice of #MikeBrown’s murder & #solidarity with #Ferguson
In the wake of the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson ten days…
After one month, here’s the “Butchers’ Bill” for the Gaza Conflict
After just over a month of fighting, a 72 hour cease-fire held through to the end of last week. Rocket…
KY Democratic operative launches torrent of racist anti-Asian tweets against Elaine Chao
Although these days, Former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao is predominantly seen stumping with husband Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConell, Chao…
After 24 days, here’s the “Butchers’ Bill” for the Gaza Conflict
There has been a lot of conversation this week on my blog regarding the current Gaza conflict, and I think…
#MyInternetIs a civil right, and it must be free. | #NetNeutrality
For over 12 years, the internet has been an intellectual companion, and a forum wherein I have shaped my activist thought. Although…
#AAPI groups OCA & JACL join other major civil rights orgs against net neutrality
The fight over net neutrality — which has been brewing for awhile — came to a head this year after…
After 17 days, here’s the “Butchers’ Bill” for the Gaza Conflict
Last week, I blogged about the cost of our silence on the occupation of Gaza. I talked about the power…
The price of our silence in the deadly occupation of Gaza is too high
There is a scene in And The Band Played On where Matthew Modine’s character explains the origins of the phrase “The…
Immigration activist Jose Antonio Vargas detained by US Border Patrol at TX airport
Jose Antonio Vargas (@joseiswriting) — journalist, documentary-filmmaker and immigrant rights’ activist — has been handcuffed and detained by US Border…
House Republicans propose legislation to sue Obama over Obamacare
If at first you don’t succeed, try again. By the 54th time, sue. House Republicans advanced a draft of legislation…
Did federal ICE agents just racially profile Asian Americans in massive PA raid yesterday?
Yesterday, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a massive raid in State College, Pennsylvania. According to reports, ICE agents…