Solomon Jones
Columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer
Host at WURD-AM/FM (Philadelphia, PA)
Host @onWURD. Award-winning columnist at Philly @Inquirer. Author of 11. Husband of 1. Dad of 3. Bald as a result. All opinions are my own.
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1 week ago |
inquirer.com | Solomon Jones
Several days ago, I received what I believe to be a death threat from a reader who took exception to my criticism of President Donald Trump. “First, I have no cure for your TDS,” the email began. “It ‘may’ be terminal.”TDS is an abbreviation for Trump derangement syndrome, a fictional condition Trump and his supporters ascribe to those who disagree with the president’s policies and behavior.
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3 weeks ago |
eventbrite.com | Solomon Jones
Lawyers Michael Coard and Courtney Richardson on the legal actions we can take to fight unlawful Executive Orders, anti-DEI rules and more. Center In The Park 5818 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144About this eventEvent lasts 2 hoursAttorneys Michael Coard and Courtney Richardson join Solomon Jones and WURD Radio for "Know Your Rights - A Black Agenda Forum." Know what an Executive Order actually does and does not do. Know how to defend yourself when DEI is under attack.
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4 weeks ago |
inquirer.com | Solomon Jones
The second Trump presidency is a painfully realistic self-portrait of America. In just over 100 days, this fledgling administration has filled the political canvas with vengeance and hatred, incompetence and greed. It has shown us that at our worst, we are a study in contradictions. Trump avoided the draft during the Vietnam War by getting a medical deferment for bone spurs. Yet, he has succeeded in banning others from serving in the military because of their gender identity.
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1 month ago |
inquirer.com | Solomon Jones
The chaos of the Trump administration has roiled financial markets, upended the social order, and awakened the spirit of protest among white progressives. It was gratifying to watch my white brethren take to America’s streets on April 5 for what they called “Hands Off!” protests. After enduring weeks of Donald Trump’s constitutionally questionable executive orders, I was thrilled to see white progressives awaken from the comfort of their political slumber.
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2 months ago |
eventbrite.com | Solomon Jones
Community leaders unite to build a grass roots Black agenda based on common interests and goals. Be there and be part of Black history. Center In The Park 5818 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144About this eventEvent lasts 2 hoursJoin Solomon Jones and WURD Radio for "Building the Black Agenda." During this time of great challenge, everyday people are coming together to build a grass roots plan.
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Let’s face it: Trump 2.0 is a painfully realistic self-portrait of America today | Solomon Jones https://t.co/L2uWVRPEdx via @phillyinquirer
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I love seeing anti-Trump protests. Like many other Black folks, I won’t be joining them. | Solomon Jones https://t.co/rU0sxNo2lx via @phillyinquirer