Introducing ‘Matthew’s Minute’

Notes and sources

Oct 12, 2020·2 min read

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Matthew talks about Columbus Day and introduces his new segment.

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In addition to the hyperlinks below, another source used in this episode was the book “Lies My Teacher Told Me” by James W. Loewen.

Christopher Columbus is No Hero - CounterPunch.org

What do the following cities and towns-Burbank and Los Angeles, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Oak Park…

www.counterpunch.org

Rethinking Columbus Day - CounterPunch.org

It's not easy to score a federal holiday. There are only ten of them, and only two are named for a specific individual…

www.counterpunch.org

8 Myths and Atrocities About Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day

On the second Monday of October each year, Native Americans cringe at the thought of honoring Christopher Columbus, a…

indiancountrytoday.com

The Real Christopher Columbus

Arawak men and women, naked, tawny, and full of wonder, emerged from their villages onto the island's beaches and swam…

www.jacobinmag.com

Columbus Day Is the Most Important Day of Every Year

Today, October 12, is Columbus Day. Every year it's officially the second Monday in October; this year it falls on the…

theintercept.com

Columbus Day: Romancing Greed, Slavery, and Genocide - CounterPunch.org

Christopher Columbus has long been a patriotic symbol for the United States of America. Honored with more place names…

www.counterpunch.org

Even More States and Cities Are Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day Over Columbus Day This Year

Some places are recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day, while others are replacing Columbus Day…

people.com

The Native History of Indigenous Peoples Day

As more cities and states consider marking Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day, one Native American scholar…

www.yesmagazine.org

Patreon:

This American Left is creating leftist political commentary | Patreon

My name is Matthew and I produce leftist political commentary. I have been writing all my life, and have been a visual…

www.patreon.com

The Medium article:

It’s Time To Abolish Columbus Day

The legacy of Christoper Columbus is a legacy of colonialism, slavery, and genocide.

medium.com

Introducing ‘Matthew’s Minute’

Notes and sources

Christopher Columbus is No Hero - CounterPunch.org

What do the following cities and towns-Burbank and Los Angeles, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Oak Park…

Rethinking Columbus Day - CounterPunch.org

It's not easy to score a federal holiday. There are only ten of them, and only two are named for a specific individual…

8 Myths and Atrocities About Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day

On the second Monday of October each year, Native Americans cringe at the thought of honoring Christopher Columbus, a…

The Real Christopher Columbus

Arawak men and women, naked, tawny, and full of wonder, emerged from their villages onto the island's beaches and swam…

Columbus Day Is the Most Important Day of Every Year

Today, October 12, is Columbus Day. Every year it's officially the second Monday in October; this year it falls on the…

Columbus Day: Romancing Greed, Slavery, and Genocide - CounterPunch.org

Christopher Columbus has long been a patriotic symbol for the United States of America. Honored with more place names…

Even More States and Cities Are Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day Over Columbus Day This Year

Some places are recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day, while others are replacing Columbus Day…

The Native History of Indigenous Peoples Day

As more cities and states consider marking Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day, one Native American scholar…

This American Left is creating leftist political commentary | Patreon

My name is Matthew and I produce leftist political commentary. I have been writing all my life, and have been a visual…

It’s Time To Abolish Columbus Day

The legacy of Christoper Columbus is a legacy of colonialism, slavery, and genocide.

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