Washington I had heard about Galludet, the nationally known college for the deaf forever, but this was my first opportunity to be here on this small, beautifully appointed campus in the northeastern section of the District. It turned out to be an ideal place for almost 40 organizers to convene for the Organizers’ Forum spring …
Category: Personal Writings
Defensive Architecture
Washington Any fan of the apocalyptic historian and author, Mike Davis, as I have been, would have noticed the piece. The article from the Ari Bloomekatz at the Los Angeles Times looked at “defensive architecture” being built in Los Angeles, largely to offset the fear of drive-by shootings. I immediately thought of Davis. This …
American Idolatry
New Orleans Our friend and partner, Drummond Pike, founder and CEO of Tides, jumps into the blogosphere with both feet on a subject near and dear to many of our hearts — the rip and ruin of New Orleans. We were able to be a source here and a footnote to the tale, because …