Don Lemon recently joined a storied list of black public figures that have, throughout the years, chided the black community’s cultural failings. Lemon not only agreed with Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly’s post-Zimmerman trial moratorium but thought O’Reilly did not go far enough in blaming black people for their dire straits. I have no desire toRead More “Drive-By Thoughts: Making Dollars and Sense of Don Lemon’s Logic”
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Reconfiguring My Public Writing Position
I have had some kind of blog, both private and public, for over ten years now. As I transitioned into academia I found public writing immensely gratifying and helpful. I have written that social media and the networks they promote can go a long way towards filling the gaps in mentorship and community many juniorRead More “Reconfiguring My Public Writing Position”
Red Flag Schools: Who Is Accountable for High Student Loan Defaults?
Big report about student loan defaults is making the rounds today: I read the Education Sector (ES) report that inspired the news story and I have a few thoughts. First, I respect the analysis. Second, this is some drive-by thinking. I’m not purporting to be able to do a better job. I’m motivated by twoRead More “Red Flag Schools: Who Is Accountable for High Student Loan Defaults?”