Communism or Barbarism

Robert’s critique of the Hickel and Varoufakis Guardian article calls to mind Asef Bayat’s Revolution without Revolutionaries. The takeaway: without a focus on socialism, challenges to capitalism will always be re-directed by the still powerful forces of capitalism. Bayat examined how the aspirations of millions of people in the Arab Region were crushed in the […]

Hammer and Sickle in Decatur

Excited to see the hammer and sickle graffiti on Decatur’s Sam’s Crossing bridge this morning. The struggle is real in the Decatur area. ICE oppression of Brown people is pervasive. Our county CEO called police on ICE protesters, leading to the arrest of journalist Mario Guevara who is being tortured by ICE. Decatur’s Emory University […]

Counterinsurgency and the Black Artist

Reflecting on the imperial sculpture of John Rhoden and other Black art for empire. Are we able to break the chains?

Bee at Peace, Be at Rest

The solstice occurred a few days ago. Images of Yaldā celebrations uplifted the world. As I complete this post, the temperature outside is well below freezing and is predicted to remain so through the day. In many part of the planet, life is embracing rest. For the last three years I’ve noticed how the older […]