The legacy of Marcus Foster, victim of the SLA
I enjoyed reading this New York Post article on the legacy of educator Marcus Foster and lessons from him we …
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What really happened on May 17, 1974?
On May 17, 1974, more than 400 police officers surrounded a house at 1466 E. 54th St. in south-central Los Angeles. …
7 Takeaways from “Judas and the Black Messiah”
Last night I watched Judas and the Black Messiah. I’ve read a lot about the Black Panthers and other 1960s …
A tip for managing unwieldy essays
I’m a big fan of dumping my ideas onto a piece of paper when I’m writing an essay. It helps …
Sometimes it seems so little has changed
It makes sense that Camilla Hall’s letters to her parents became more political in 1968, one of the most tense …
Radical moves gain attention
I’m excited to watch this movie about the trial that resulted from the 1968 protests at the Democratic National Convention. …
Frustration that leads to violence
We have seen recently how years of frustration can boil over into violence. Today’s domestic terrorism threat comes from the …
Some historical context for political kidnappings
I’ve been following the bizarre story that broke yesterday (October 8) about the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen …
Sometimes you just need to get away
I spent 36 hours over the weekend doing nothing but working on manuscript revisions. Well, I did sleep and take …
OK, universe, I’m paying attention!
The last year of committing to my morning practice of yoga, prayer, and meditation is making me more aware, open, …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 