Political Correctness

Is Christmas A Dirty Word?

John W. Whitehead | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living


John W. Whitehead

Christmas is being eradicated. In fact, there is a phobia about Christmas, and it's all because of those first six letters, C-H-R-I-S-T.

Forgiving Political Correctness At Fort Hood On Thanksgiving

Benjamin R. Barber | Posted 11.24.2009 | Politics


Benjamin R. Barber

My Thanksgiving wish is to understand why political correctness is a reflection of important American values, even when they exact terrible costs, as they did in the Fort Hood massacre.

Maj. Nidal Hasan and the "Desperation Explanation"

Heather Robinson | Posted 11.10.2009 | Politics


Heather Robinson

Mainstream media has helped to cloud perceptions of the true causes of suicide terrorism. They've reinforced the perception that suicide bombing and other forms of terrorism are in some sense arguably justifiable.

Guilt by Association: The Southern Poverty Law Center Hurls a Punch

Carol M. Swain | Posted 10.12.2009 | Politics


Carol M. Swain

A few days ago, I received a notice from a friend informing me that the Southern Poverty Law Center had included me in this week's HateWatch. I linke...

Racism, John McCain and Other Republicans

Norm Stamper | Posted 11.17.2009 | Politics


Norm Stamper

In 1976, 30 of my 31 police officers confessed to on-the-job use of the most vile, invective, racist language you can imagine. How do we confront the barefaced bigotry we see today?

Biden "Jesus Christ" Called "Hate Speech" By Conservative

The Huffington Post | Susan Crile | Posted 09.03.2009 | Politics


Mark Tapscott, the editorial page editor of the conservative Washington Examiner, has nothing but fire and brimstone for Joe Biden. In an op-ed last ...

Brazil's Charmingly Un-PC President

Marilia Duffles | Posted 06.03.2009 | World


Marilia Duffles

Like President Lula, I am also Brazilian and occasionally engage in cross-cultural communication with a Brit. My husband.

Beck: People 'Pushed To The Wall' By 'Political Correctness' Launch Killing Sprees

Think Progress | Posted 04.13.2009 | Politics


On Tuesday, an Alabama man named Michael McLendon killed 10 people in a shooting spree before committing suicide in what has been called "the worst ra...

A Thug By Any Other Name

Judy Muller | Posted 02.06.2009 | Media


Judy Muller

If you are one of those people who are often the last to hear about the latest addition to the list of politically-incorrect words, this is for you. I clearly count myself among your number.

Maureen Dowd, Please Don't Shut Up

Beth Arnold | Posted 07.11.2008 | Media


Beth Arnold

Before this political season began, my feeling was that Dowd had lost her touch. But then, thanks to the human material she had in this race, Dowd hit her stride again.

Moon Over Suburbia

Jamie Malanowski | Posted 07.05.2008 | Living


Jamie Malanowski

Discipline, obedience, respect for authority -- these are all valuable attributes to be taught to the young. But the spirit of rebellion should not be so harshly squelched.

Stop Being So Offended, Democrats

Lionel Beehner | Posted 06.04.2008 | Politics


Lionel Beehner

We don't need to distort the opposition or take umbrage at their every comment to win this election. If we just debate them upright on the issues, we will win.