Monthly Archives: September 2017

The A Words

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Thomas_Easterling

Just curious: should we consider appropriation and assimilation dirty words? Could we make just as compelling a case that they constitute forms of flattery? Continue reading →

Posted in Pop Culture, Race in Mississippi | 33 Comments

Why Go to College?

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Thomas_Easterling

As deadlines for early admission programs approach, it may be worth it to ask yourselves what you want from college. A massive amount of data shows that people with degrees out earn those without them. In that sense, going to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Education | 26 Comments

Why Binge?

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Thomas_Easterling

Over the last year, I’ve watched Ozark, The Man in the Green Castle, Bosch, Dear White People, The Keepers–just to name a few. My viewing involves a modicum of guilt. I’m enjoying myself, but I occasionally find myself watching for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Pop Culture | 28 Comments

The Sun Sets on DACA

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Thomas_Easterling

Donald Trump won the presidency at least in part because he insisted on the need for immigration reform. His efforts to build a wall traversing our border with Mexico have stalled. However, he has recently signed an executive order rescinding … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in National Politics | 22 Comments