Commentary: Martin Luther King Jr.’s writings should spur a national discussion on militarism
As another observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday passed and we once again celebrate Black History Month, I’m still haunted by Jonathan Eig’s recent op-ed, “We have lost sight of MLK’s radical vision.” He argues that we have romanticized King’s message and “lost sight of his radical anti-poverty and anti-war visions.” Indeed, we have swapped out King’s radical visions for the safer and more convenient conclusion of his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Why is it considered “radical” to advocate for
