Articles by Paul Brown

Some people confuse love for hate, hence this headline, “White Christians Are More Likely To Deny Racism Exists“, published on Friday, November 3rd., by Black Information Network. White Christians are more likely to deny that racism exists, according to a new survey. The survey, which was conducted by the Pew Research Center in April, asked Americans to answer the following question about race relations: “Which issue poses a more significant challenge to the country regarding race – the tendency to overlook racism when it’s present or the inclination to perceive racism where it doesn’t exist?” 53 percent of Americans said […]

America’s double standard. Recently, USA Today published this headline, “Gender-affirming care is life-saving, research says Why is it so controversial?” Charlie Adams started taking testosterone four-and-a-half years ago. The 27-year-old’s risk of cardiovascular disease increased slightly; it ticked up from someone assigned female at birth to someone who’s male. “That can be taken out of context pretty easily,” says Adams, a medical student from the Midwest, who’s all too aware of the debates around transgender health care. Gender-affirming care is a valid, science-backed method of medicine that saves lives and that research shows results in better mental health outcomes, despite many states rolling […]

Just what America needs. The Hill on Sunday, October 29th., published this headline, “Tensions rise between new and established migrants“. Tensions are reaching a fever pitch between newly arrived migrants and longtime immigrant and minority communities over perceptions of unfair distribution of government benefits. The frustration, which is centered in big cities, is twofold: Many undocumented and mixed-status families feel overlooked as new arrivals become eligible for work permits, and in many communities of color, spending on shelter for asylum-seekers is viewed in contrast to scarcity in other social programs. “The narrative out there has been somewhat distorted to present the […]

One more political prisoner….”Jan. 6 rioter accused of using wooden plank as weapon gets nearly 3 years in prison“, was a familiar headline published by The Hill, on Saturday, October 28. 2023. A Colorado man who attacked a Capitol Police officer with a wooden plank during the Jan. 6 riots was sentenced to nearly three years in prison on Friday, the Justice Department announced. Jacob Clark was found guilty in January of obstruction of an official proceeding, in addition to multiple misdemeanors for his participation in the riots. He was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison. Prosecutors said […]

We shouldn’t have to live in fear. On Thursday, October 26th., Insider posted this disturbing headline, “I’m sheltering in place after Maine shooting. I used to brush off my wife’s fears about mass shootings, but this is the first time I’ve been scared in my own community” This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Platz, a 43-year-old father who lives in Auburn, Maine — a small town just across the river from Lewiston, Maine, where authorities say a shooter killed at least 18 people at two locations. It was a little scary because I actually went out last night. […]

Is nothing sacred anymore? On Sunday, October 22nd., Rare ran this headline, “Jill Biden Celebrates Disrespectful White House Pride Party.” America’s First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) national conference this week, and she could not restrain her excitement about the recent White House Pride Month festivities. “And just a few months ago, we hosted – and maybe some of you were there – the largest Pride Month celebration ever held at the White House!!!” announced the First Lady to the loud cheers of the crowd. The White House Pride Month celebration […]

While our elderly, people in need, and our veterans starve, this happens…..On Saturday, October 21st., Fox News ran this headline, “65,000 stayed on food stamp rolls despite winning big in lottery, government data show“. A government watchdog group uncovered that well over 65,000 substantial lottery winners since 2019 continued collecting food stamps, even when they were over the federal income threshold for the program. The Foundation for Government Accountability’s survey of data from thirteen states shows recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, took home substantial lottery winnings ranging from $4,250 to $2 million, all amounts above […]

Since when is the truth stereotyping? On Wednesday, October 18th., The Grio ran this headline, “Black people say a negative media stereotypes their community, racism plays a role“. Nearly 40% of survey respondents said they see racist or racially insensitive news often. Black people hold critical views of the media, which they say stereotypes their community and covers it more negatively, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. “There’s not a lot of African American coverage unless it’s February or it’s criminal,” one focus group participant told Pew. Michael Lipka, the associate director of news and information research at Pew, […]