"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, And when I meet Thomas Jefferson, I'm 'a compel him to include women in the sequel!" Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton Today, Ireland goes to the polls to choose whether or not they will repeal the 8th amendment in their constitution. The amendment says:... Continue Reading →
Difficult Conversations: My #MeToo Moment
"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a... Continue Reading →
The Real ‘Black Unicorns’ And R Kelly: A Victimless Crime
Last week, Spotify took the *momentous* decision to stop promoting R. Kelly's music (on featured playlists). I was stunned by the decision, because R. Kelly has done nothing wrong. I mean, can you be wrong if your victims are invisible?