The Case for Bernie Sanders
Symposium: The Sanders’ candidacy (and hopefully, eventual presidency) is an important step re-situating the Democratic Party as one built around the needs of working people and as a bulwark against right-wing populism.
Author: Roland Dodds
Roland Dodds is an educator, researcher and father who writes about politics, culture and education. He spent his formative years in radical left wing politics, but now prefers the company of contrarians of all political stripes (assuming they aren't teetotalers).
He is a regular inactive at Harry's Place and Ordinary Times.
Confronting the Radicalism of Young Men Online
The radical right is the most dangerous force in American politics today and we need to find a way to stop young men from being radicalized into it.
On a Year Commuting by Train and Bike
For over a year, I have been commuting by train and bike from my home in Santa Rosa to South Marin County. This change in how I get to and from work has allowed for reflection on what it means to construct livability in our towns and cities.
The Company We All Keep
The Nation of Islam is anti-semitic, conspiratorial and destructive but we should examine their impact with the same willingness to understand allocated to Trump voters and the alt-Right.
My Mother and Ursula Le Guin
To my mother and many women like her, Ursela Le Guin was the feminist writer that inspired them.
Santa Rosa After the Tubbs Fire
The future of my city is uncertain for working and middle-class families following October’s fires.
The Opening of the Boy Scouts
Mike Dwyer’s recent piece on changes in the Boy Scouts got me thinking about the world my young girls will inherit.
Reflecting on Kid Rock’s Presidency
It seems like just yesterday that the iconic rocker was being disparaged for daring to run for office and Make America Even Greaterer Again.
The Rise and Fall of Progressive Rock
David Weigel’s new book on the rise and fall of prog rock is an excellent journey into one of the weirdest eras of popular music.
An Unfortunate Turn of Events
The move towards violent street fighting is a dangerous trend which should not be accommodated by polite political society.
In Praise of Youtube Pop-Culture Academics
Youtube is where intellectuals should be making community outreach.
Introducing Fictional Pairings: A New Venture for Short Fiction and Music
In the aftermath of Dystopia Week, a new project to feature music and fiction.
Stop Feeding Milo Yiannapolous
Milo’s claim that he is a defender of free speech is undeserved and college Republicans need to stop supporting it.
So Long, President Obama
It is hard to decouple Obama’s presidency from my personal life, but as he spends his last day in office, I can’t help but wish he stayed longer.
2016: The Year The Alt-Right Collapsed
The alt-right counted many victories this year but also exposed itself for what it really is.
Trump Won Because of Pokémon
It’s abundantly clear that the Nintendo property is responsible for Trump’s victory, if you just believe everything I say.
The White Party
The success of Trump demonstrates just how committed white Americans are to ethnic nationalism.
In Praise of Left-Wing Candidates
We disregard left-wing criticism of the political and economic system at our own peril.
