9 Nov, 2022
Seeking a vaccine against meanness and hate
When far right Canadian extremist David DePape smashed his hammer into a patio glass door to gain entrance into the San Francisco home Paul Pelosi shares with his wife
9 Nov, 2022
6 Jan, 2022
The myth of the good war
The myth of the good war by Robert C. Koehler 987 words Published in: LA Progressive, Augusta Free Press, Black...
17 Oct, 2021
Is Trump’s violent dishonesty inexorable?
A year ago, when I examined the lessons of hatred and political violence in the US, I made note of the ugly role dehumanization and hate played in the alt-right’s support of Donald Trump.
16 Jan, 2021
Honoring Dr. King
Today our American family dysfunction is on display for all the world to see...
13 Jan, 2021
The Ever-Changing Shape of Love
The Ever-Changing Shape of Love by Winslow Myers 670 words Published in: LA Progressive, The Berkeley Independent, Counterpunch, The Westside...
31 Oct, 2019
Should you be afraid of the fascists in your community?
“I get accused of “being over-the-top” and using hyperbole by conservative friends and acquaintances with increasing frequency. This is caused,...
2 Aug, 2019
An Open Letter to Venango County Court
“My friend and his family are people of color, innocent, American, and just a family…” Author: Wim Laven Published in:...
20 Jan, 2019
What Makes America Great?
“On Saturday January 18th, 2019 during the Indigenous People’s March in Washington D.C. Nathan Phillips showed what makes America great…”...
31 Oct, 2018
No More Whitewashing Hate
“Pro-Trump extremist Cesar Sayoc was arrested and charged last Friday (10/26) for mailing multiple pipe bombs. The apparent motive for...
3 Nov, 2017
How to respond when someone uses a vehicle as a weapon of terror
“The use of vehicles as weapons to kill civilians has sparked global fear and attention. Such attacks can be carried...
23 Aug, 2017
Farewell, Steve Bannon
“Steve Bannon’s rise to fame and (some) power was at least as much the product of the media as of...
23 Aug, 2017
Facing History In the Age of Trump
so achieves nothing beyond a fleeting sense of satisfaction…” Robert C. Koehler Published in: Common Dreams, Free Press, Tribune Content...
17 May, 2017
Radical Love
“I used to think of love as a side dish to social political change – the green beans next to...
22 Jan, 2017
Trump’s America—and Ours
“Abraham Lincoln once said: “My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen...
23 Nov, 2016
Countering Hate and Discrimination
“Many people in the United States are expressing concern over the rise of hatred, hate crimes, bigotry, racism, sexism, and...