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  • Seen On Bluesky

    “At this crucial time in our lives, when everything is so desperate, when every day is a matter of survival, I don’t think you can help but be involved.” American singer.Songwriter.Pianist.Composer.Civil rights activist.

  • Final Thoughts on the Great Fascist Election of 2004

    So, what to say or think now? Remarkably, I’ve settled into a mood of sang-froid or c’est la vie rather than despair or depression. I’m shaking my head at the folly of it all, but pretty much resigned to it. I can see where this is all headed. I’ve known for a very long time.…

  • A Lesson

    Ambrosia was full of students yesterday morning. One was on his cellphone bemoaning the onslaught of “crazy lunatics,” presumably referring to Tuesday’s election results. A table of grad students at the back was having a grand old time. One guy had a shaved head and a turtleneck, another was lanky and wore black socks with…

  • Thank you, Washtenaw and Ingham

    For being the only counties in the state where the majority voted against Proposal 2 (60% to 40% against in Washtenaw, 53% to 47% against in Ingham).