How to be Racist in Today’s America
Most white Americans worry about racism against white people. That’s not only predictable, it’s actually a fundamental precondition for white racism to exist.
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In Memoriam: Hugh Hefner
The conflicted legacy of Hugh Hefner, legendary pipe-smoking, pajama-wearing publisher, lothario, and founder of Playboy Magazine.
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Charlottesville, Heather Heyer, and America’s Quest for White Martyrs of Racial Violence
White America canonizes white martyrs of racial violence, but largely ignores black victims unless black media force us to recognize them. Here’s why.
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Interesting Times
Donald Trump’s presidency is the unimaginable shadow of ridiculous doom, cast into the harsh light of day, and demanding explanation.
My History Lecture on C-SPAN: Victorian Culture
For those of you who ever wondered just how boring it would be to sit and listen to me ramble on about history for an hour, here’s your chance.
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American Regicide
We live in the shadow of Richard Nixon’s near impeachment and resignation. Subsequent presidents are more vulnerable to political attack. Trump will be next.
Outraged? Get Outrageous!
Public displays of moral outrage against the lunacy and mendacity of Donald Trump are a good and productive thing right now. Here’s why.
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Why I’m Not Writing this Essay
Well, there’s a whole bunch of reasons, really. Behold.
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The Counter Revolution
A progressive counter-revolution may be closer than it appears at this dark moment. And not despite Trump, but because of him and his Grand Old Posse.
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