Tag Archives: George Floyd

How do you transform a protest into a riot?

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Naomi

The New York Police Department gave us a vivid demonstration during the peaceful protests over the murder of George Floyd. Here’s how you do it: An Unprepared N.Y.P.D. Badly Mishandled Floyd Protests, Watchdog Says “I look back with remorse,” Mayor … Continue reading →

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One of the heavy burdens of being a football fan

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Naomi

…during protests against institutional racism is that mostly male, mostly white fellow football fans are racists. Maybe this is why most institutional liberals like me — white and female — aren’t football fans. In any case, and for many reasons, … Continue reading →

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Will something finally change? I think so. Vote

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Naomi

A close friend just asked me that. In an effort to be super-rational, I said, “I’m probably the wrong person to ask because I’m an optimist.” She pointed out we’ve seen this before. I’m not sure we did — not … Continue reading →

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