Right-Wing Use of Propaganda: The right wing’s “fear” of socialism and communism—especially in the U.S.—has been deeply strategic, emotional, and racialized. While often framed as […]
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What is Old is New Again.
*The featured image is from the PBS Documentary, “Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies.” I am writing a series of articles about the use of […]
Kendrick Lamar, Fugitive Pedagogy and the Long History of Black Educators Subverting the System
On the largest stage in the world, as well as before the President of the United States, Kendrick Lamar spoke to Black America specifically and […]
A Tale as Old as Time
Wealthy White People Exploiting Racial Tension and Economic Anxiety for Political and Financial Gain.
One of the most prescient things said by any president was said by Lyndon B. Johnson, “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.” Read about how this political strategy has been used since the founding of our country.
The Courting of Evangelicals by The Republican Party
The Republican Party courted evangelicals as part of a strategic political realignment that began in the late 1960’s and 1970s and continued through the 1980s. […]
The Evolution of the Republican Party
The Republican Party in the United States has undergone significant changes over the decades, reflecting shifts in political ideologies, demographics, and societal values. Many Republicans […]
The Republican Party’s Shift from the Party of Lincoln
The Republican party was formed in 1854 by Northern abolitionists, after the collapse of the Whig Party over the issue of slavery. The party took […]
The power of “Law and Order” as a political tool
“Law and Order” as a political strategy refers to the use of rhetoric and policies emphasizing strict enforcement of laws, crime control, and public safety […]