As millions protest Donald Trump, ‘Silence of the Lames’ speaks volumes

As millions protest Donald Trump, ‘Silence of the Lames’ speaks volumes

Hey! Did you hear something? No? Just dead silence? That’s strange, because right about this time last year, and all the months leading up to the November 2024 Presidential Election, a lot of folk had a whole lot to say. In fact, they wouldn’t shut the hell up. Even before July 21, 2024, when then-President Joe Biden officially dropped out of the race and threw his support behind then-Vice President Kamala Harris, there was a loud and proud cont…

Silence: The New Rejection That's Expanding in Insidious Ways

Today’s post is by editor and ghostwriter Jacqueline Salmon. Every writer in the publishing business is, or should be, schooled in the “Silence means no” practice of the publishing industry. That is, if you don’t get a response from an editor or literary agent within a reasonable period, assume it is a rejection and move on. Gone are the days of polite rejection letters—typed, mailed, and sometimes even offering helpful feedback or suggestions f…

As Millions Protest Donald Trump, 'Silence of the Lames' Speaks Volumes

By Aswad Walker Hey! Did you hear something? No? Just dead silence? That’s strange, because right about this time last year, and all the months leading up to the November 2024 Presidential Election, a lot of folk had a whole lot to say. In fact, they wouldn’t shut the hell up. Even before July 21, 2024, when then-President Joe Biden officially dropped out of the race and threw his support behind then-Vice President Kamala Harris, there was a lou…