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Authoritarian rule
Between democratic rule and fascism lie various iterations of right wing authoritarian rule. And if we looking at the global landscape today, we see evidence of this.
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Uphill struggle
So far it seems like being a woman in the presidential primary is more a disadvantage than advantage. That no woman has ever sat in the Oval office doesn’t seem to register as a significant consideration across a good chunk…
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Jesse Jackson
In celebrating Chicago at the NBA All Star game in Chicago, I wish the name of Jesse Jackson had found its way into the narrative. His footprint on the country’s politics and culture over a lifetime goes unappreciated.
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Judith Butler on nonviolence
Long but thought provoking interview. I was a little surprised MLK’s name didn’t come up.
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Dionne on social change
This is an informative interview of E.J.Dionne. I like Dionne’s take on things, including the elections. Two different positions expressed by Dionne and the interviewer, but I would argue that history leans in Dionne’s direction. The success of movements of…