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I get a lot of crap from people because I argue that those of us who oppose the policies and behavior of Donald Trump should try to understand and empathize with his voters. If I were to summarize the criticisms from fellow Trump opponents, it’s that Trump voters are racists and bigots who made a … Continue reading The Hopelessness Behind Trump’s Support
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ cover essay for The Atlantic, “The First White President,” explores the role of race and racism in Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States. Coates’ essay, has been widely read, and drawn praise and criticism (a sign of success; the goal of nearly every writer is to elicit a reaction from … Continue reading Donald Trump, Race, and the GOP
I know that many people are frightened and angry because of the actions of the Trump administration, and rightly so. It’s very tempting to express that fear and anger by insulting or verbally abusing those who voted for and/or support Trump. But doing so, while it might make you feel better in the moment, is … Continue reading How To Change The Minds Of People Who Voted For Trump
I’m not going to waste time explaining why I think Donald Trump should not be president. That dead horse has already been thoroughly pulverized. Instead, I’d like to discuss why Trump’s candidacy matters, and what we ought to learn from it and do about it. Even though the press narrative this week is that Trump’s … Continue reading What I Think About The 2016 US Presidential Election