A Timely Historical Novel: Hear Ye Mortals
Review of a new book set during the Dirty War in Argentina and what it can tell us about our present.
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.
The Dictators’ Teams
The history of dictators using sports as a means of gaining support and loyalty during the Cold War and today, along with an audiobook sale for Eyes Open.
Resistance Heroes: Ai Weiwei
A review of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's recently published memoir and thoughts on freedom, art, and home.
On Watching “Chernobyl” Post-Covid
How seeing the miniseries Chernobyl in 2021 rather than when it came out in 2019 has affected my perception of the show (and our own Covid-19 response)
Armchair Traveler Through Time: An Interview with Amber Lough
Interview with the author of new YA historical novel Open Fire, set in Russia in 1917, at a time of war and revolution.
A Museum for the World to See
An important new museum that explores Portugal's history of dictatorship and resistance, increasingly relevant with the rise of the far right elsewhere.
Returning to Portugal and Seeing the Changes
Thoughts on returning to Portugal, seeing the changes, and researching a historical novel that takes place there in 1966.
A Trip to Coimbra (By Popular Demand)
A visit to the university town of Coimbra, the location of Portugal's leading university and a UNESCO World Heritage site.