A. K. Shauku
2 articles
Writing · Politics
What’s in a Flag?
The National Anthem protest is misguided. So too the conservative backlash. The Church’s response has been disappointing. I address each in turn. The greatest triumph of the American Civil Rights Movement was its seizing of the moral high ground in American politics. It did so by insisting only on those…
by A. K. Shauku · November 28, 2017
Writing · American Culture American Politics Race
Franklin Graham and the Problem of Reaction
Franklin Graham recently posted the following statement on his Facebook page: “Listen up—Blacks, Whites, Latinos, and everybody else. Most police shootings can be avoided. It comes down to respect for authority and obedience. If a police officer tells you to stop, you stop. If a police officer tells you to…
by A. K. Shauku · March 20, 2015