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The Problem with Monuments

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Callen Harty

Today is the traditional Columbus Day holiday, which in many places is now being celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day or Native American Day, among other names. For years, Christopher Columbus was celebrated as the person who “discovered” America. The reality … Continue reading →

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Virus of the Soul

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Callen Harty

Sitting at home reading about tens of thousands of people in my country dying of Covid-19 is hard enough. Knowing that countless more will die in the coming months is even more difficult. But reading about ignorant and hateful acts … Continue reading →

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On Statues, Flags, and Heritage

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Callen Harty

Statues that honor secessionists who rebelled against our country are coming down in cities around the country and it is well past time for it. The soldiers honored with these statues were men who fought to defend slavery. While … Continue reading →

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The Arresting Case of Amy Goodman

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Callen Harty

Journalist Amy Goodman of Democracy Now was arrested last month for reporting on the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Today the charges against her were dismissed, but that is no reason for journalists and others who treasure the right to … Continue reading →

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Redskins and Whities

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Callen Harty

Maybe I’m being overly simplistic about this but it seems to me that if I’m using a term and someone points out to me that it is offensive I would stop using that term out of respect for our common … Continue reading →

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