Yes, NYT. Not paywalled. +++ FTA: "White" is of the utmost relevance to philosophy, and postmodern theory helps us to see why. I was once criticized for using the expression "true north." It reflected my Nordo-centrism, my critic said, and my insensitivity to people who live in the Southern Hemisphere. Of course, no such thing had ever crossed my mind, but that points to the problem. We tend to say "we" and to assume who "we" are, which once simply meant "we white male Euro-Christians." read more
November 2017, Revised August 2020: "We investigate the Frontier Thesis and identify its long-run implications for culture and politics. We track the frontier throughout the 1790-1890 period and construct a novel, county-level measure of total frontier experience (TFE). Historically, frontier locations had distinctive demographics and greater individualism." read more
"Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff," the Kentucky Republican said in a statement. read more
"He said, Sissy, I didn't do this, but men don't beat rape charges. I'm going to die in jail,'" said Elizabeth Self, whose brother, Christopher Lee Franklin, 40, was awaiting an Aug. 19 jury trial on charges related to the alleged Jan. 17 rape of an ex-girlfriend in Stafford County, VA. read more
Posting is country blues. Blue Goose Records, a great label.
He was my representative for a while. If memory serves, the crazier-than-hell Cynthia McKinney may have taken his place.
Washington, VA, is a great little town with what used to be among the US's best restaurants.
www.theinnatlittlewashington.com
RIP indeed.
WASILLA?
Is it the only fucking town in Alaska?