Why Are Men So Broken: Toxic Masculinity

“Harvey Weinstein Will Be Arrested and Charged With Rape,” a New York Times headline reads; “R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Abuse Charges,” a WSJ headline reads; “Trump Mocks Al Franken for Resigning Quickly Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations,” a Washington Post headline reads; “Kavanaugh Battle May Energize Republicans Ahead of 2018” a PBS Newshour headline reads; “GOP Senator Mocks Alexandria Ocasio Cortez,” a Daily Wire headline reads… we could go on and on highlighting examples of how the media has captured subtle truths and overt outcomes of our patriarchy - namely Toxic Masculinity…

Truth TellingIan McLAughlinFebruary 27, 2019Patriarchy, Toxic Masculnity, obama, Kelly, Weinstein, Trump, Jay Z, Gillette, #MeTooComment

Incivility of White America: #WhiteAmnesia

Apparently there is an "uncivil war" breaking out in America. The declaration follows some high profile incidents such as Sarah Huckabee Sanders being asked to leave the Red Hen, Homeland Security Secretary Kirsjten Nielsen being jeered, booed at and, eventually, forced to leave a D.C. Mexican restaurant, and Stephen Miller, the Trump advisor largely seen as the architect of the separating families policy, being confronted at a separate Mexican restaurant. This was followed by a report from Politico that Trump staffers are having a hard time finding dates and otherwise socializing in D. C.. On Saturday Maxine Waters encouraged "push back" against Trump and his staffers. On the other hand Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic establishment are urging for “unity from sea to shining sea.” …

Truth TellingIan McLAughlinJune 26, 2018#WhiteAmnesia, White Amnesia, Trump, Sanders, PelosiComment