Tag archives for Civil Rights

Civil Rights Is Now Right Wing

American Civil Rights is now a “right-wing” cause. It was apparently not enough that working out, liking hot girls, and eating red meat are all considered right wing.  Nor was it enough that liking America, being patriotic, or flying the stars and stripes are also now right wing by default. In 2025 America, it is […]

Johnson’s Wars

60 years ago today, the United States declared war on poverty. If the outcome of such a war was not clear 5 years later, 10 years later, 25 years later, or even 50 years later, it is clear by now that poverty won. To put in perspective just how long this war has been waged, […]

V’s Ten for Ten: #5 – “Malcolm X” (1992)

★★★ I’m probably supposed to hate this film. Readers familiar with me know that while I understand the genuine fears individuals have when they encounter the police uniform, I despise and would celebrate the demise of that certain organization whose trite three-word slogan is also its proper noun title.  And the very first thing Malcolm […]