Journalist – Historian – Speaker
Two posts on medievalism, apocalypticism, and the Jerusalem decision. By Matt Gabriele: As Trump “spiritual adviser” Paula White said, “Evangelicals are ecstatic, for Israel is to us a sacred place and the Jewish people are our dearest friends.” John Hagee, the founder of Christians United for Israel, responded to Trump’s announcement by noting its precise …
In my latest for The Nation, I zoom in on a little clause in Trump’s latest comments on mental health and gun violence. Trump’s comments on mental health are typical of Republican response to violence. He characterized the killer as a “very deranged individual” who has a “mental health problem at the highest level.” This …
@jonlovett @chrislhayes @autismspeaks You might read @autselfadvocacy statement on “Light it up Blue,” and see why many autistic folks are furious. https://t.co/EXQDJ0HA2K — David M. Perry (@Lollardfish) April 3, 2017 I am struck by how often the conventional wisdom of the disability rights movement does not extend into broader cultural areas, including quite progressive ones. …
Columnists keep wanting to distance us moderns from Trump, but he’s as modern as it gets. GUEST POST by Eric Weiskott In an interview for The Guardian last week, philosopher Daniel Dennett was asked whether “deep thinking” is what’s needed in the current political climate. He responded: Yes. From everybody. The real danger that’s facing us …
What is the NDSS position on using vouchers to privatize special education. Has NDSS taken money from Devos or anyone connected to DeVos? NDSS has a new emphasis on human rights, but every employee on your website presents as white. What is your diversity plan? What is the NDSS position on the Affordable Care Act …
Good piece in the New York Times: “For Trump, everything is a rating.” He, like many celebrities, has a long history of lying. Celebrity culture is also filled with paid PR folks maintaining bubbles of celebration. Celebrities have support staff dedicated to maintaining their bubbles. (Even Mr. Trump’s bringing staff members to cheer him at events …
Focus on Trump’s business. Follow the money. Ignore the tweets. Focus on Trump’s business. Follow the money. Ignore the tweets. Focus on Tru — David M. Perry (@Lollardfish) November 27, 2016 So I tweeted this during one of Trump’s latest online spewings. A lot of people shared it. Many responded, “Fuck you, asshole, I can …
On Monday, the Los Angeles Times published an essay arguing that Trump is the most ableist presidential candidate in modern U.S. History. Lots of people in the disability community shared it, for which I am grateful, but I also saw a lot of people reacting by saying, more or less, “Duh.” It’s true, of course, that …
Trump likes to compare ISIS to medieval times. Here’s a transcript of the latest debate, and some video. COOPER: You bragged that you have sexually assaulted women. Do you understand that? TRUMP: No, I didn’t say that at all. I don’t think you understood what was — this was locker room talk. I’m not proud …
In Colorado, a woman and her disabled daughter were escorted from a Trump rally for their own safety. The story is not written well in terms of explaining what actually happened, but if you watch the video (there’s adequate captioning), the story is clear. Basically, an “undecided” Colorado voter – Jennifer Mau – went with …