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March 30th was a great day for the anti-Trump forces. Brought to you by an unexpected ally, Chris Mathews of MSNBC and his bullying...

I was reminded of the huge gaps in my knowledge of the political game with the outcome of the New Hampshire Democratic primary. Here is...

Unfortunately my knowledge of politics hasn’t helped me see through a glass clearly. A few days ago, I was reminded of this when the...

Last month I identified George Bailey and Archie Bunker, as media representations of the middle and working classes, respectively,...

Has free speech become a tool in the racist toolbox - is the ACLU out of date? “I hate what you say but I will protect your right to say...

The next two entries deal with the twin notions of ‘middle’ and “working classes,” their cultural construction and ensuing effect on our...

I am beginning this blog to share my thoughts on what I read or see in the “hyperreal” of the popular, mass media. It’s a space to...