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Lies, Damned Lies, and Social Media

Posted on February 28, 2024 by admin

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether or not social media platforms have the right to moderate content. First Amendment purists seem to believe that such platforms have become the equivalent to a 19th Century town square; … Continue reading →

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Break a Leg

Posted on December 2, 2022 by admin

In the world of theatre, telling somebody “good luck” before the performance is actually considered bad luck. We say “break a leg” instead. It’s odd, but we say it. Share your favorite vernacularisms below.

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The Road Forward

Posted on May 7, 2021 by admin

One of the cornerstones of Pres. Biden’s infrastructure plan involves massive expansions of the availability of charging stations for electric vehicles. I understand why: our automobile emissions account for approximately 25% of our greenhouse gases. Reducing those will have a … Continue reading →

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Request for Prognostications

Posted on October 27, 2020 by admin

How close will the presidential election be? Who will win? How long will it take to certify election results? Will either candidate concede without forcing a Supreme Court showdown? How close will the race between Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy … Continue reading →

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Last Chance

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Thomas_Easterling

It’s too late to post anything for credit–that deadline passed Wednesday–but I am in the process of revising next fall’s Contemporary American Literature course. I’m likely to replace Salvage the Bones with Sing, Unburied, Sing, but additional suggestions are welcome! Continue reading →

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A Quick Reminder; Callout Culture

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Thomas_Easterling

As tempting as it may be to blog during class, I consider it bad form. Also, unless you’re highly proficient at multi-tasking, you’re not really getting the material being covered while you blog. On to another topic: callout culture, which … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Making #metoo Connections

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Thomas_Easterling

It should not have taken me so long to post this. Silence breakers who are part of the #metoo movement won Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year” award. I’ll post later on the significance and the complexity of the movement. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Contemporary Literature Possibilities

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Thomas_Easterling

Greetings all. The list below constitutes possibilities for the contemporary literature course I will teach in the fall semester. I still need to trim about four titles; it’s possible, even now, to consider a replacement text. I want your input. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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One More Quick Thought about Yesterday

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Thomas_Easterling

Would all Americans have been better served if our media outlets focused more on reporting the news than on editorializing it? Continue reading →

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In Case You’re Interested

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Thomas_Easterling

Dr. Jeffrey Courtright, MUW’s Humanities Teacher Award (2016-17) winner, will give an address titled “Why Philosophy” tomorrow at 6:00 in Painter 113. You’ll need to sign out to attend; if you’re interested in attending, email me. Continue reading →

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