Tag Archives: counter-culture

What if we’re all not as bad… as that?

Posted on November 25, 2016 by

An interesting thing happened to my perspective, over the past couple of weeks. After much wailing and gnashing of teeth, wreathing myself in the virtual equivalent of sackcloth (Facebook posts) and ashes (Tweets), I’ve slowed down and started paying attention to … Continue reading →

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Why so quick to sink the ship of “identity politics”?

Posted on November 23, 2016 by

This stream of thought occurred to me this morning, after I read a few pieces heralding the imminent demise of “identity politics” — you know, the political orientation that acknowledges the diversity of our society and addresses the individual needs … Continue reading →

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When the irrefutable evidence gets splattered all over your favorite shoes

Posted on November 22, 2016 by

I’ve been giving a lot of thought to my initial reaction after the election — the morning after that too-late Tuesday night, when I’d gone to bed exhausted, my nerves worn to a thin fray. I woke up thinking, “Oh, … Continue reading →

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And how did we get here? Part 2

Posted on November 12, 2016 by
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Congratulations, America — this week you got exactly what you asked for

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

I guess it’s time for me to talk about the election. Because… well… it’s the thing to do, this week. I actually got a full 8 hours of sleep last night. The insomnia seems to have abated. For now. Who’s … Continue reading →

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