John Pavlovitz

White Privilege Dies Hard in Montgomery

White Privilege Dies Hard in Montgomery

The violence in Montgomery was another example of white people of privilege who believe the laws and rules don’t apply to them and resort to violence when asked to be decent human beings.
Hillary Clinton Is Owed an Apology

Hillary Clinton Is Owed an Apology

Republicans, if you care as deeply about this nation as you claim you do, you’ll dismount the dead horse myth of Trump’s patriotism and Hillary’s treason—and you’ll stand on your own two feet.
The Republican War on Everything American

The Republican War on Everything American

If there is a sharp dividing line in America now, this is it. It is the line between joyful people and miserable people; between those who live open-handed toward the world and those whose fists are balled-up tightly.
Why Does It Look Like the Bad People Are Winning?

Why Does It Look Like the Bad People Are Winning?

In these days it is not enough to be good. You must be both good and loud. You must risk the slings and arrows of both strangers and of siblings, and speak directly into the bloated, contorted face of hatred until it hears you and cannot ignore you.
Yes, White Supremacy Killed Tyre Nichols

Yes, White Supremacy Killed Tyre Nichols

When black officers pulled Tyre Nichols over, they did so as representatives of a faulty apparatus, one that has for decades perpetuated the message that black people are less than human.