A fascinating aspect of the rise of Donald Trump in American politics has been a rebirth in discussions about fascism, racism, authoritarian politics, enfeebled democracy, propaganda, and similar themes. While much of the conversation is rather thin on substance, the need to explore these possibilities is, in my view, both relevant and highly significant.
Read moreWhy I've Unplugged from DirecTV
Although long in the brewing, today Gail and I finally pulled the plug on DirecTV altogether. The main reason is that cable news coverage in general and that of election 2016 in particular has deteriorated to a point that it has become literally unwatchable.
Read moreRadical Upheavals in the 60s and Since: Illusion and Reality
[A talk given at the Conference on Politics without Illusion, Revolution Without Violence, International Jacques Ellul Society, Berkeley July 6, 2016]
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