We have been here before
We may be shocked by our country’s regression, but James Baldwin reminds us that this is our history.
All posts filed under: The Times We Live In
Addressing the challenges of our polarized times
History sets the context
When people – or political parties – show you who they are, believe them the first time.
The books I read in May 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from May 2022.
We have nothing to lose but our illusions
Reading Michael Stewart on inequality while touring countries with very different histories on the issue.
Do not abandon us to our foolishness and fallenness
After an unforgettable week in America, we can easily feel abandoned and inconsolable.
History, myths, and victory in Europe
Myths about who “won” WWII come into play in current events, from Brexit to Ukraine.
A mother’s helping hand
A mother’s lessons for this Mother’s Day in 2022.
Working our way through the darkness
Anne Applebaum on how authoritarians are willing to destroy their countries to maintain power.
The quest for contentment
French philosophers and our pursuit of happiness.
Lincoln’s Funeral Train
A punk rocker and a roots musician seem unlikely bedfellows, but they both understand threats to democracy.
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