Since the early 20th century, the white power structure in the United States has strategically weaponized fear of socialism and communism to discredit movements for […]
A Breakdown of the Right’s and Left’s “Fears” around Socialism and Communism.
Right-Wing Use of Propaganda: The right wing’s “fear” of socialism and communism—especially in the U.S.—has been deeply strategic, emotional, and racialized. While often framed as […]
What is Old is New Again.
*The featured image is from the PBS Documentary, “Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies.” I am writing a series of articles about the use of […]
Derrick Bell, George Floyd, and the Illusion of Progress: Interest Convergence and the Permanence of Racism in Today’s America
When legal scholar Derrick Bell introduced his theory of interest convergence, he disrupted the idea that racial progress in America is a steady march forward. […]
Fascism, Authoritarianism, and the Suppression of Education and History
Throughout history, authoritarian and fascist regimes have sought to control and restrict education as a means of maintaining power. By limiting access to knowledge and […]
Marilyn Buck: Revolutionary, Poet, and Political Prisoner
Have you ever heard of Marilyn Buck? I hadn’t. I often ask myself: What does it mean to be a good ancestor? What actions can […]
On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.
Lesson Two: Defend Institutions “It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. They need our help as well. Do not speak of “our institutions” […]
Maya Angelou
Please take a moment to listen to her read her poem, “A Brave and Startling Truth.”
Gil Scott-Heron: The Godfather of Spoken Word and Political Consciousness
Gil Scott-Heron (1949–2011) was an American poet, musician, and activist, best known for his fusion of spoken word, jazz, soul, and funk to address social […]
Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen…or Have They?
Over the last several weeks, the Trump Administration has been clarifying its foreign policy stance, which, in short, is to cozy up to dictators, in […]