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Trump Punishes The Bahamas by Nominating Herschel Walker Ambassador

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Simply put, President Trump sending Herschel Walker to The Bahamas as ambassador is like “mad” King George dispatching Benedict Arnold to the United States. It’s an insult masquerading as diplomacy. Of course, Trump thrives on showing contempt for Black people, often with mocking and bullying intent. That explains why he tapped his African American bulldog,… Read more.

Obama Ends Discriminatory ‘Wet Foot, Dry Foot’ Cuba Policy

Friday, January 13, 2017 at 6:49 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

I’ve been decrying this policy for twenty years; not least because: [It] stipulates that seafaring Cuban refugees who make it to U.S. shores must be assimilated, unconditionally; whereas seafaring Haitian refugees (fleeing even greater persecution and privations) who make it must be repatriated, summarily. (“Compassion Fatigue for Haitian Migrants,” The iPINIONS Journal, July 31, 2009)… Read more.