Venezuela: Bolivarian Tragedy
Trump’s disregard for international, and even national, law —by bombing a country with which we were not at war and kidnapping its president — was outrageous and inexcusable, but not unimaginable, given Trump’s erratic and aggressive charcter and the US Government’s history of invading or fomenting coups to overthrow elected governments, especially in Latin America. … read more »
The year to come
My main resolution for 2026 is to continue to advance the three projects I had set out for myself in 2024: writing, language, and saving the world. So what is called for now is a progress report. But first, an explanation. 1) “Saving the world” in the face of wars and genocide, rapid climate change … read more »
The Black Power Mixtape
The following is a message I sent recently to a group of my college classmates on The Black Power Mixtape, a film that I’m sure they will all want to see. Our group meets weekly on Zoom to discuss current issues, including frequently issues of race relations and conflict in the United States. We just … read more »
“Rabble!” and related books
Just published on shepherd.com For authors, shepherd.com is a great way to put your work in the context of other writing you admire. Here, on my page, you will see some description of each recommended book and why I chose it. To continue my larger theme of the eternal struggle of people seeking to create … read more »
Politics and personalities, war and suffrage
To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914-1918 by Adam Hochschild My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is brilliant reporting of the British side of the Great European War of 1914 to 1918, “World War I” as we now know it. The focus is not on the big strategic decisions, the … read more »