People Who Make Us Uncomfortable: When the Other Side Looks Familiar
By LONNIE KING The internet spent part of this week buzzing over the revelation that Texas state representative James Talarico has a girlfriend. On one level, I understand the interest. … Continue reading
Football, Gas Prices, and the Performance of Empathy
Donald Trump says he’s concerned about football fans being priced out by streaming services. But what happens when leaders express empathy for symbolic inconveniences while avoiding accountability for the real-world consequences of power?
This post explores the gap between rhetoric and reality in modern politics and culture.