Author: Pius Kamau
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Democrats must rediscover their roots | Pius Kamau
But for a few changes, Colorado’s government remains intact following the last elections, including sending an equal Democrat/Republican congressional delegation to Washington. I hated seeing Dr. Yadira Caraveo, a scientist, lose to Gabe Evans — by 2,600 votes — in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in an election campaign marred by a TV ad avalanche that…
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Indian Americans have forged a place in America | Pius Kamau
In New York City I bought a Covid mask at a pharmacy owned by a South Asian family; two generations of American Indians worked in the shop serving customers. In Washington, DC, I checked an American Indian owned liquor store. On my way back to Colorado I visited a Dunkin Donuts at the airport and…
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The twilight zone of corporate medicine
Some things are hard to contemplate but contemplate them we must. Imagine you have severe chest pain that radiates to your jaw and left shoulder and think you are having a heart attack. Most people would probably call 911, but others afraid of incurring the steep cost of an ambulance ride are reluctant to do…
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A more humane approach to immigration | Pius Kamau
Seeing the masses of people sitting under bridges or walking en masse on the Southern border fills me with great sadness. These folks — men, women and children, families — come from great distances, from places not many Americans could ever live or survive living in. I empathize with them. Most will never make it…
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COLUMN: Democracy — and American tune | Pius Kamau
It often sounds as if most of our fellow citizens’ conversations are an incessant complaint; disapproval of government contributing to our state of permanent unhappiness. Government falls flat, for what it has yet to do, in their opinion. To be clear, my opinion of my adopted country’s government is less critical than that of my…
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Unfinished business for the world’s women | Pius Kamau
This Women’s History month is a time to celebrate the tremendous progress women across the world have made. But still, many members of my gender have ways to go to correct their brutish behavior toward women. I am in particular thinking of rapists that never seem to die. As we celebrate the liberation of Western…
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COLUMN: ‘The Bible helped slaves to maintain their sanity’ | Pius Kamau
We shine a bright light on Black Americans each February, Black History Month, to remind us that, “there is no American history without African American history;” appreciating the rich history Black Americans embody. February is also Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglass’ birth month. I host a podcast, “Never Again,” for CoAGG, Coalition Against Global Genocide…
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COLUMN: A worthy award for a teacher-training school | Pius Kamau
Teachers are my heroes and I bet it’s true for anyone who’s walked down school corridors. Until recently I didn’t seriously think about teacher trainers. There are in fact 22 teacher training programs in Colorado. I have an army of heroes. To many, the education system is a source of great discontent. Few see easy…
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COLUMN: Many caused Elijah McClain’s death | Pius Kamau
Some tragedies affect us more profoundly than others. Elijah McClain’s death at the hands of police bothers me enormously because of its senselessness. After many months and with the cops’ obscene texting in mind, I often wonder what they say to each other now? Previously, I contrasted the results of two paramedic groups’ work. We…
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COLUMN: Two teams of paramedics, two very different tales | Pius Kamau
He lay unconscious on the blacktop path as four women stood around him asking, “What’s the matter with you?” Alas, he was dying. I was recently reminded of how we saved him, contrasting it to Elijah McClain’s death after police arrested him. Paramedics’ actions in both instances differed greatly, resulting in life for one, and…