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thepasttense.bsky.social
On transitional justice in the U.S. - how the legacy of past harms affects our lives today (and how to remedy that)
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On this day in 1900, the Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill that required separate cars for white and Black passengers aboard trains. This was Virginia’s first statewide segregation law.

submitted 40 days ago • 3 comments

Musk conflates "being guilty" of "sins of their parents...and great grandparents even" with recognizing impact & legacy of atrocities. German pride? Yes, indeed, Germany should be proud of how it has faced the legacy of the Holocaust, educated about it, and tried to guarantee it doesn't reoccur.

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Excellent Code Switch episode, including reporting on Reagan's letters about declaring MLK day a holiday, saying rest assured, we are remembering the selective image of Dr. King. Special shout-out to @ryankenacts.bsky.social 's bit on how MLK is remembered - could be the trailer for her new book.

submitted 41 days ago • 2 comments