On AlterNet: lynching

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "lynching"

Herman Cain: What High-Tech Lynching?

Melissa Harris-Perry, The Nation. November 21, 2011.

Despite the typically explosive alchemy of race and sexuality, the details of the charges against presidential candidate Cain seem to have elicited little more than a shrug.

The Long, Murderous Arm of the Law Has Killed Troy Davis

Kai Wright, Jamilah King, Colorlines.com. September 21, 2011.

After a long delay from the Supreme Court, Troy Davis was executed at 11:08 PM Wednesday night, despite over a million people asking for clemency.

Troy Davis's Execution Will Be a Judicial Lynching

Amy Goodman, Comment Is Free. September 16, 2011.

Despite evidence that he's innocent, Troy Davis faces execution on September 21. With a culture that cheers Rick Perry's execution record, what chance does he have?

Hate-Speech Alert: Toby Keith Publicizes Love of Lynching Parties

Max Blumenthal, Huffington Post. July 29, 2008.

"Thanks to Keith and his unsuspecting hosts, lynching is becoming cool again."

Ann Coulter Jokes About Lynching, Still on CNN

Jeffrey Feldman, Huffington Post. May 2, 2008.

As the media is consumed by Reverend Wright, why is CNN giving Coulter's racism a pass?

Bill O’Reilly Apologizes for Michelle Obama "Lynching" Comment, Hell Reports Frost

DJK, Brave New Films. February 22, 2008.

I have to admit, I never thought I'd see the day that Bill O'Reilly apologized for something.

Olbermann Slams O'Reilly's Michelle Obama/"Lynching Party" Remark [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet. February 21, 2008.

In an ironic twist, Olbermann used the words of President Bush to excoriate O'Reilly's insensitive remark.

Bill O'Reilly Suggests He Could Possibly Lead a "Lynching Party" on Michelle Obama

William K. Wolfrum, Shakesville. February 20, 2008.

It's time for racists to stop being cowed by political correctness and openly embrace their racism