New Orleans Some of the biggest and most successful community organizing campaigns have been waged in city-based contests over the construction of sports stadiums, convention centers, and other huge – and contentious – development projects. The big issue on our side of the fence is “who pays?” and what – if any – are …
Shortlisting
Pearl River On Wade’s World recently, I talked to two law professors Hannah Johnson and Renee Jefferson about how they handicapped the chances of various Black women judges who had been mentioned as possible nominees for the open seat in US Supreme Court. They had some interesting insights on that question. The odds-on favorite they believed was …
Double Standard Blockades
Pearl River Blockades are usually pretty serious business. Of course, there are a number of varieties. As Russia encircles Ukraine or when ships block ports in war, that’s brinkmanship that could lead down a bloody path. Another variety is becoming a more common tactic it seems for some groups. That intrigues me, but I …


