As should be evident by now to those who have followed my blog, I am philosophically interested in race and racism. As an individual, I am committed to acknowledging white privilege and upholding ideals of racial equity. Yet, Black History Month came and went without me writing anything specifically connected to acknowledging it. Before February … Continue reading Black History Month →

This month marked the one year anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. That day a gunman walked into his former school, killed 17 people, and wounded 17 others. The students of the Parkland community responded heroically, coming together in their pain and anger, and inspiring young people … Continue reading Lockdown →

I dedicate this post to everyone who takes a little bit longer to process what they hear and articulate their response, and to all of my fellow procrastinators.   Does everyone remember last week’s spectacle of political theater? In the meme age, this may be all we’re left with: DOUG MILLS/GETTY IMAGES And now the … Continue reading The State of the Union Is… →

Season three of Serial received quite a bit of buzz for getting back to its criminal justice roots when it released its third season last year. The team reported from a Cleveland courthouse week by week, following ordinary cases as they unfolded and telling the complicated story of what justice looks like in America. I … Continue reading Podcast Recommendation: In the Dark →