Lamar is the rapper that both the Christian and secular world desires. He raps with the bravado of a black man given national spotlight—soft-spoken with black skin is an American oxymoron; he turns towards God whenever asked; and he’s the correct level of politically conscious, but is not leading any revolutionary marches. He knows the weight, he knows the price. Thus Lamar’s outlook on the world can only be so bleak, as...
Part of God's Plan: How Vince Staples and Kendrick Lamar Portray Black Faith | The Pitch | Pitchfork
...the Christian and secular world desires. He raps with the bravado of a black man given national spotlight—soft-spoken with black skin is an American oxymoron; he turns towards God whenever asked; and he’s the correct level of politically conscious, but is not leading any revolutionary marches. He knows the weight, he knows the price. Thus Lamar’s outlook on the world can only be so bleak, as his baptism in the Lord’s water places him right in line with America’s founding ideals. It’s the r...
Part of God's Plan: How Vince Staples and Kendrick Lamar Portray Black Faith | The Pitch | Pitchfork
...hes for familiar foundational texts, Staples only counts on the world that is in front of his eyes. Staples’ words are not hopeful or malleable enough to fit into a scripture quote or a rally slogan. Therein lies what makes Staples’ music so rewarding: he’s not seeking grace.
Part of God's Plan: How Vince Staples and Kendrick Lamar Portray Black Faith | The Pitch | Pitchfork
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Canada's real barbarism? Stephen Harper’s dismembering of the country | Martin Lukacs | Environment | The Guardian
...est group. He has shuttered women’s centres that aimed to advance economic equality and eliminate gender violence. Deployed parliamentarians to try to reintroduce a debate over the right to abortion. And used tax policies to encourage one-income families – all the better to keep women tethered to the home. Adding a final insult to injury, Harper has sought to win re-election by stoking fears about Muslim women who choose to wear head-scarves at citizenship ceremonies, supposedly out of concern for thei...
Canada's real barbarism? Stephen Harper’s dismembering of the country | Martin Lukacs | Environment | The Guardian
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Canada's real barbarism? Stephen Harper’s dismembering of the country | Martin Lukacs | Environment | The Guardian
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Canada's real barbarism? Stephen Harper’s dismembering of the country | Martin Lukacs | Environment | The Guardian
...decessor – the Reform party – once made the mistake of announcing their desire to privatize healthcare, the social program most valued by Canadians. Though his aim is the same, Harper has been wiser. No announcements, but he has set in motion cuts to healthcare have still been set in motion: a crippling $36 billion dollars over the next decade. The effect is obvious: as public medicare crumbles and complaints grow, those waiting in the wings will be profit-gouging companies.
Canada's real barbarism? Stephen Harper’s dismembering of the country | Martin Lukacs | Environment | The Guardian
