Tag Archives: Supreme Court

Jim Crow’s Grandkids

Jim Crow’s Grandkids The right wing posits affirmative action as a Communist plot, subtext the privileges Whitey and his/her children get . . . constantly. The most egregious example of affirmative action goes all the way back to the end … Continue reading

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Shirley You Jest

Shirley You Jest I recall the thrill when I first read Shirley Jackson’s masterful 1948 story “The Lottery,” and the shock (I was a kid) of the story’s end. I’ve reread it several times and I’ve come to appreciate the … Continue reading

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Cycles

Cycles I once sat next to Illinois House speaker Mike Madigan, at an Illinois Arts Council retreat in Galena. He was sitting on a park bench, clad in a madras shirt and Bermuda shorts. I had just finished a run. … Continue reading

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