Today, the Philadelphia city council voted to pass a resolution which had been introduced by Councilwoman Helen Gym. The resolution was basically a formal apology from the City of Philadelphia to Jackie Robinson for words and actions which baseball's racial trailblazer experienced while playing here against the Phillies.The resolution reads as follows:"Be it resolved by the Council of … Continue reading Racist Phillies episode earns city apology
What’s wrong with Donald Sterling?
For those who may have been hiding in a cave, or vacationing out in the woods, and not had access to public information over the last few days, the picture on the left and comments regarding same have been causing quite a controversy.While the title of this article is "What's Wrong With Donald Sterling?", Mr. … Continue reading What’s wrong with Donald Sterling?
Torii Hunter plays the race card
If you don't know him very well, let me clue you in on Torii Hunter. He is the centerfielder for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball. He is one of the most outgoing, engaging, personable players that I have ever seen interviewed in the game. Oh, and he is African-American.That last part normally … Continue reading Torii Hunter plays the race card
No monkeying around with Obama
To say that the world has gone overboard with political correctness is an understatement, and this is nowhere more visible than in the world of editorial cartoons.You learned in recent years that you can't draw an editorial cartoon of the Islamic prophet Muhammed without risk of being shot dead, blown up or decapitated by some … Continue reading No monkeying around with Obama
Arrogant and ignorant and guilty as sin
Arrogant and ignorant and guilty as sin
MATT VEASEY 