On Strike
The nationwide general strike called on January 30, 2026 in solidarity with Minnesota and why I joined it.
Vigil for Good
Attending a church vigil for Renee Nicole Good and honoring a church and its pastor who stood up against a dictatorship four decades ago.
GOAT in Exile
Novak Djokovic's recent exile in Greece and what it means when prominent athletes head for the exits.
A Rumor and a Lesson on Tyranny
An example of how a rumor got a "bend the knee" corporation in trouble.
A Small, Vulnerable Minority
Why standing up for a small group of people targeted by demagogues and despots protects us all.
“Be Wary of Paramilitaries”
Recognizing the rise of paramilitaries in the US following the pardons of the January 6 insurrectionists and what to do.
Gambling With Freedom
An election in which our very democracy and freedoms are at stake, and what we lose if we lose them to shiny promises and violent solutions.
A message went up on plywood after Election Day, but the peaceful transfer of power isn't always a given.
A Regime Party Portrayed: The Weissensee Saga
A discussion of the German TV series Weissensee and what it can tell us about this moment in the U.S. today.
Monuments and Murals
Some thoughts on why Confederate monuments are falling now, in the midst of a pandemic and a far-right resurgence.