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How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middle-Class Suburbia

It is my great pleasure to share my conversation with Dr. Angela Simms of Barnard College-Columbia University. Our discussion centers around her recent book entitled: Fighting for a Foothold: How Government and Markets Undermine Black Middl...

8 days ago

The Art of the Kneel

Sorry, as a middle aged pops, I am drawn to puns like bugs to light…here is my analysis of some of the causes as well as near & long-term consequences of the MOU heard round the world.

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Journey to Gwangju (part I): A photo essay & reflections upon a path taken

[author note: I actually started this project about a year ago. I put it aside and wanted to finally run the first part in conjunction with May 18, the day of commemoration and mourning for the victims of the Gwangju Massacre in 1980. Alas,...

2 months ago
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The (dark) Wokepire Strikes Back

My thoughts and analysis on the current state of play in US politics and thinking of Left ways moving forward.

Note: You can find the essay I reference in the essay, here.

3 months ago
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Hurtling towards Cataclysm in Iran & Beyond

Some thoughts, analysis, and projections about the growing catastrophe in Iran. Thanks as always for your support.

3 months ago
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