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Tag Archives: SLA

Some historical context for political kidnappings

October 9, 2020

I’ve been following the bizarre story that broke yesterday (October 8) about the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen …

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Sometimes you just need to get away

November 18, 2019

I spent 36 hours over the weekend doing nothing but working on manuscript revisions. Well, I did sleep and take …

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OK, universe, I’m paying attention!

October 27, 2019

The last year of committing to my morning practice of yoga, prayer, and meditation is making me more aware, open, …

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If you need general information about the SLA, here you go

August 24, 2019

The fact that new content about the Symbionese Liberation Army keeps popping up bodes well for my SLA-related project on …

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My favorite book of 2019 so far

July 1, 2019

I’m happy to say that I’ve read 19 books so far this year — one ahead of schedule. Dare I …

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When you know the answer, what keeps you reading (or watching)?

March 7, 2019

I love reading narrative nonfiction, and that’s the genre for my current writing project. Because I’m in the revision stage …

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45 years ago today: SLA kidnaps Patty Hearst

February 4, 2019

February 4, 1974: The Symbionese Liberation Army, a group of eight, acts on a plan they’ve had for months: to …

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Direct action, then and now

June 10, 2018

Last Wednesday I participated in a discussion after a screening of the documentary The Gentleman Bank Robber at Bryant-Lake Bowl in …

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Bill Harris: “You’re not going to walk out of here thinking justice was done”

March 5, 2018

The Bill Harris FBI “Wanted” poster. Under “remarks,” the “reportedly jogs, swims and rides bicycle for exercise” stands out to …

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The enduring mystery of real life

March 2, 2018

I recently wrapped up the viewing of three recent television series obsessions: CNN’s “The Radical Story of Patty Hearst” Paramount …

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