I used to think a military coup would be the worst thing that could happen to this country.
Then Trump came along. Now, if the coup was led by officers like this, maybe we’d be better off.
Author Archives: John Wallenfeldt
Uprooted: The 1950’s plan to erase Indian Country | MPR News
This country has, at times, tried to erase many a minority group instead of honoring and celebrating their contributions.
The World’s Most Expensive Spice Is on the Verge of Disappearing – Eater
One of the many costs of greed, violence, and irresponsibility.
Why Kids Need Wilderness And Adventure More Than Ever
All good things for kids to know.
Pagers, faxes and cheques: Things that might seem obsolete, but aren’t – BBC News
Things that are not dead yet.
A Conversation With a Border Patrol Agent – The New York Times
When you absolutely, positively have no idea how the general public perceives you and your work.
We Must Recognize That Hispanics Were Targeted – The Atlantic
Your story won’t be told if you aren’t part of the tale being told.
“Erased from Public Memory”: The History of Anti-Latino Violence in the U.S. | The Takeaway | WNYC Studios
You can’t talk about what you were never told.
America’s Concentration Camps? : NPR One
This nation is at the point where we just finally getting to where the media is only now mentioning the president is a racist (after years of examples) and gee, maybe we are running concentration camps. (Hint: yeah, sure looks like it.)
Inside hate groups on Facebook, police officers trade racist memes, conspiracy theories and Islamophobia | Reveal
It seems there are way too many police officers would are far from concerning themselves with serving and protecting, and more about punishing groups they feel are inferior.
I have had a chip on my shoulder for years. I hate seeing it be justified time and time again.