In the first of my list of McDaniel’s quotes take note of her use of the term ‘working class’ and imagine how many other leading Republican politicians and their influential patrons are waving the term these days at fundraising and social events. In the second quote she finds virtue inContinue Reading
The following political satire has circulated widely online and it is a hoot! Matt Monro’s original version of From Russia with Love (1963) was appropriated for the soundtrack. A second version is online using the Stone’s, Gimme Shelter, which Cheryl prefers.Continue Reading
Comedian Tracey Ullman’s satirical skit on the startling evolution of AI is worth serious consideration. Continue Reading
It is as troubling for Kissinger and the Republicans as it is for the Democrats to ponder the implications of the pervasive influence of artifical intelligence on their democracy going forward. On another front Asia has the lead with AI and health care. Continue Reading
I had never bothered to research the origins of #Me Too and what I found was quite surprising. I had mistakenly assumed it was an all white female middle class thing. The founder began her project some years ago as a small community based effort working with poor young blackContinue Reading
Lara Kramer is a Canadian dancer and artist. She is Oji-Cree from South Western Ontario near London and she closely links her work to memory, examining issues of social, political, cultural importance for Canada and First Nations Peoples. You can find a great interview with her archived on local cable, MATV.Continue Reading
I recently spotted an article published in Salon written by Zizek. It is in support of Avital Ronell and concludes with the statement: ‘The only good outcome of the scandalous procedure against Avital could be that it would trigger a reflection on the pathologies of our academic lives.’ (note: look forContinue Reading
Rahul Verna is Montreal resident and a playwright and longtime artistic director for a small independent theatre group. His many productions over the years have focused on contemporary political and social issues at home and abroad. His letter to the editors at the Gazette was published today in response toContinue Reading
A quote from actress Kim Novak, ‘When I first read these lines, ‘I want you to love me for me,’ I just identified with it so much. It was what I felt when I came to Hollywood as a young girl. You know, they want to make you over completely.Continue Reading
Historian Aviva Chomsky examines the American border crisis and connects migration patterns to Washington’s historical and ongoing foreign policy initiatives across Central and South America. It’s a case of, ‘what goes around comes around.’ https://www.guernicamag.com/aviva-chomsky-americas-continuing-border-crisisContinue Reading