How American white evangelical Christianity has reshaped itself in the image of Donald Trump.
Guest: Rev. Angela Denker, Lutheran pastor and author of Red State Christians: A Journey into White Christian Nationalism and the Wreckage It Leaves Behind
To honor Dr. King, GOP should honor what he really believed in
It was fitting that as the world honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have turned 95 years old on the holiday commemorating his life and work, his daughter Bernice King set the record straight: “Many folks who use ‘woke’ with contempt today probably would have hated Daddy when he was alive,” she said. “He was very conscious and committed to eradicating what he called the ‘triple evils’ of racism, poverty and militarism. If you’re quoting him to stop truthful teaching about him…”
I wonder if anti-“woke” warrior Ron DeSantis’ ears were burning?
Bernice King has had to spend way too much of her time and energy correcting, scolding and rebuking not just the Florida governor and fading GOP presidential hopeful, but also all those who have never hesitated to co-opt King. And like her, I suspect even they know they would have been among the majority of white Americans who judged King a danger in 1968, the year he was assassinated at the age of 39.
It has become routine for many to lecture her about all the things her father would say or think were he alive today, which disrespects them both.
The real King is still deemed too dangerous for some who would ban books that honestly report the important American history
Jan182024
The Democratic divide is not just between moderates and progressives
Are frightened Democrats in the middle of an ugly fight to the death between the so-called progressive and moderate wings of the party? To observe the weeping and gnashing of teeth after the New Hampshire primary, you might think so. Let’s just say, that reaction is premature and missing the point.
Yet there are already calls from some in the Democratic establishment, such as it is, for consolidation of the moderates to fight a Bernie Sanders surge that would presumably cast the party into the electoral wilderness in 2020, when the main focus, the reasoning goes, is to beat Donald Trump. To be fair, that seems to be top of mind for all those who want Trump out of office. When I go to the market or gym, anyone of a certain political persuasion even vaguely familiar with what I do for a living asks me “who can beat Trump” before I get a “hello.”
Feb132020
POLITICAL WRAP: Democrats Trying to Re-Group for New Hampshire After Chaotic Iowa Caucus
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – DNC Chair Tom Perez is urging patience, following a chaotic week for Democrats.
His party’s field of presidential candidates, are trying to re-group, as they prepare for Tuesday’s primary in New Hampshire.
All of this coming, after confusion in the Iowa caucuses led to a delay in results, and left two candidates declaring victory.
Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
Feb092020
State of The Union & Iowa Caucus
CHARLOTTE, NC — President Trump touts the economy and what he calls a “Great American Comeback” in his state of the union address Tuesday night. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis breaks down the president’s message and gives her thoughts on the Iowa caucus.
Feb052020
POLITICAL WRAP: Iowa Caucuses, State of the Union, Impeachment Trial Vote
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Another busy week in politics is ahead. Monday is the Iowa Caucuses. Tuesday, President Trump delivers the State of the Union address. And Wednesday, Senators will vote whether to acquit President Trump in the impeachment trail.
Click above for more from WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
Feb022020
