Category Archives: Racism

Who would believe Russian disinformation about bible burning?

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Naomi

The Christian citizens of Sioux Center, Iowa. That’s who. (Remember that Russian crapola about protesters burning the bible?) A few days ago, Elizabeth Dias, a New York Times reporter on faith and politics, published a stunning piece on evangelical Christians … Continue reading →

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Part 2. Another racist I knew: “Phil.

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Naomi

Another man, another involvement, another pseudonym. “Phil.” Phil was not like John. He was upper middle class Jewish, grew up in an all-white New York borough. His college and graduate school education were not in big cities. Although he worked … Continue reading →

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Part 1. Racists I have known: “John”

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Naomi

Over the years, I’ve come to understand that every racist I’ve known has two marked characteristics. He/she is not deeply intelligent (dislike or hatred of an entire group of people is, almost by definition, irrational); and he/she is innately fearful. … Continue reading →

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