Stop Telling Artists They Shouldn’t Be Political!
Since President Trump’s inauguration, many Americans have been vociferously speaking out against each and every regressive move he’s made. Protests are constant, and none of us can escape political posts on our social media feeds.... Read More
Non-Lethal Weapon: How Lessons Learned in War Can Make Peace at Home
We’ve all heard of a “win-win” situation before. When it comes to a conflict, people on all sides tend to better flourish when they embrace the idea of a nonzero—that is, a situation where all... Read More
Protecting Protest
Protesting has long been a common form of resistance, and lately in the United States we’ve seen popular protests against police violence, pipeline construction, and in response to the election of Donald Trump. The right... Read More
The Susceptible Mind: How the Internet Enables Hard Hearts and Soft Heads
It's getting late and the crowded bar is starting to thin out. I have a half-drunken glass of beer in front of me that’s gone warm. A collection of Clive James essays lies next to... Read More
Sir Salman’s Day
Valentine’s Day excerpt from Holidays and Other Disasters (Humanist Press, 2013) “On St. Valentine’s Day, 1989, the last day of her life…” – The Ground Beneath Her Feet Both for his unflagging love of literature... Read More
Lucky on Valentine’s Day Even if you don’t like celebrating the holiday, be grateful you have the choice
Lots of adults eschew Valentine’s Day as a forced holiday that makes single people feel bad and couples feel pressured to spend money and deliver the perfect dinner, chocolate, flowers, or other gift. Still, most... Read More
Get Savvy for My Grandmother
With the new presidential administration and a Republican majority in Congress, I think we can all expect a reinvigorated attack on abortion access, so let’s reassess where we are. We could discuss any number of... Read More
