Tag Archives: democracy

Why can’t anybody stand us?

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Naomi

(We all know the one-word explanation for why nobody can stand us Americans right now.) The “us” I’m referring to are New Yorkers. Oh, we knew what you were thinking about us, even before social media. We see you every … Continue reading →

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How important is your vote? This important

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: In Rainier, Washington, a candidate for city council did not cast a ballot in his own election and then lost by one vote. If you’re like me, you have devoted a certain portion of your data … Continue reading →

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I am not a subject. I am a citizen

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Naomi

I never considered the distinction between those two nouns until I read Blood and Ruins: The Last Imperial War, 1931-1945, by Richard Overy. In laying out every detail leading to and encompassing World War II, Overy tells us that the … Continue reading →

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