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Orwell and the English Language Today

Watching videos of the demonstrations against state closing restrictions during this pandemic, one will see signs with words such as “freedom” and “liberty.” What do those words mean to the gun toting white folks who predominate in those crowds?

The Ghost Dance of White Supremacy

All in the Family

What Happened to Our Common Culture?

If Crimes Are Alleged, Investigate and Prosecute

Meeting the Challenge of Our Lifetime

OK Boomer! …and Old White Dudes

When Wealth is Obscene

We Have Come All This Way For This?

I just returned from a trip to Tuscany and its surrounding areas...

Anthems, Flags, Kneeling, and Patriotism

What exactly is the meaning of "patriotic" symbols and gestures?