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The lure of California

October 20, 2020

Since California’s “Gold Rush” days, the state has consistently lured people seeking a better life. There’s something about the sunshine, …

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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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The SLA connection to officers posted in schools

September 21, 2020

Some young people in my community are asking the Mankato Area Public Schools board to remove police liaison officers from …

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45 years ago today: Patty Hearst is arrested

September 18, 2020

Photo: Federal Bureau of investigation Forty-five years ago today, law enforcement officials arrested Patty Hearst, putting an end to the …

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I’m a podcast guest talking about Camilla Hall and the SLA

September 5, 2020

My colleague and friend, Amy Mattson Lauters, has started a new podcast called “Tales From the Midwest” because let’s face …

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Slow down, take rest

August 25, 2020

School started yesterday. And I wasn’t there. I’m on sabbatical, one of the major, many perks of working in higher …

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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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Slow progress is still progress

July 31, 2019

My mantra when I run is “forward momentum.” As long as I’m moving forward, I’m going to complete a run. …

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