racism

Cop in Gates Case Has History of Citizen Complaints: Report

Michael Santo — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:22:56 -0500

The case of Henry Louis Gates and arresting officer Sgt. James Crowley still has legs, it seems. Through a Massachusetts public records request, the Boston Herald has uncovered a number of complaints filed against Crowley in the past.

Woman Shouts Heil, Hitler to Jewish Health Care Reform Supporter

Michael Santo — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:48:33 -0500

This is what America has become. It's no wonder that other countries look at us as racist idiots. We in fact demonstrate our insanity with events like this, a woman shouting "Heil, Hitler" to a Jewish man extolling the virtues of Israel's health care system.

Heil Hitler Woman Believes in Biblical Values

Michael Santo — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:43:56 -0500

Heil Hitler Woman Believes in Biblical Values. Sure she does.

Video: Woman Shouts Heil Hitler to Jewish Speaker at Health Care Town Hall

Michael Santo — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:40:34 -0500

A video of a womans shouting Heil Hitler to a self-identified Jewish person at a Health Care Town Hall

Controversial Lil Monkey Doll Removed from Costco

Michael Santo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:49:16 -0500

I doubt that this doll was produced with the intent of racism, and for once I believe the assertions that it just didn't occur to the manufacturer that this would be an issue, but still, use a little common sense, will you? A doll with a headband that says "little monkey" might be a problem if the doll is black.

Councilman Jokes in Email About Assassinating Obama

Michael Santo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:42:48 -0500

Atwater, CA City Councilman Gary Frago, who was in hot water earlier over racist jokes sent by him via email, is in boiling water now. Additional emails uncovered by the Merced Sun-Star indicate even more egregious emails.

Boston Cop Suspended After Racist Email About Henry Louis Gates

Michael Santo — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:33:30 -0500

As if to confirm Henry Louis Gates' accusations of racism and racial profiling against the Boston PD, Boston police officer Justin Barrett sent an email containing racist comments to The Boston Globe, members of his National Guard unit and a select few Boston police officers. He has since been suspended, pending a termination hearing.

Brian Kilmeade Sort of Apologizes for Racist Comments

Michael Santo — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:00:44 -0500

Every time you turn around, the right is exhibiting racism in one form or another. This one here verges on xenophobia. Of course, Kilmeade apologized today. Whoopee.

Brian Kilmeade Sort of Apologizes for Racist Comments

Michael Santo — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:58:49 -0500

Brian Kilmeade sort of apologizes for racist comments today on Fox and Friends.

PA Swim Club Accused of Racism Backpedals

Michael Santo — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:43:50 -0500

The Valley Club, a private suburban swim club in Huntingdon Valley, PA, was accused of racism after it canceled the memberships of 65 minority children. It has now backtracked and said it will seek a meeting with the kids' camps in an attempt to work out an agreement for the children to return.

SC GOP Activist Compares Michelle Obama to a Gorilla

Michael Santo — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:00:28 -0500

Rusty DePass, a prominent South Carolina GOP activist, is in trouble after describing an escaped gorilla at a South Carolina zoo as an “ancestor” of First Lady Michelle Obama.

Sotomayor Comment Not Racist or Sexist, And Here's Why

robynbroyles — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:31:26 -0500

It's all over the Internet. We could call it "Latinagate." Supreme Court nominee Sonia Mayor has put her foot in her mouth. What was her offense? She implied that a Latina woman can make better decisions than a white man.