Category Archives: Current Affairs

The Axe Falls at Earlham (Again): Virus & Depression taking Big toll

It’s even happening in Cambridge Massachusetts:  “Harvard Offers Staff Early Retirement to Reduce Expenses,” roars a recent Bloomberg headline. “Richest U.S. school also allows voluntary cuts in work hours . . . asking employees to consider a series of voluntary measures, including early retirement, giving up vacation and reducing work hours as it faces a … Continue reading The Axe Falls at Earlham (Again): Virus & Depression taking Big toll →

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Governor Cooper & the GOP Convention: Keep Carolina Safe!

Hundreds of people said “Yes!”  to my Facebook call for North Carolina officials to keep our citizens safe by standing firm on pandemic safety policies relating to the planned Republican National Convention set for Charlotte in August. Thank you to everyone who “Liked” or commented on it. Now I have a request for followup: Please send … Continue reading Governor Cooper & the GOP Convention: Keep Carolina Safe! →

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The Spirit of Ida B. Wells returns to Memphis?

The May 25 New York Times features a description of  MLK50, a scrappy, pot-stirring news  operation in Memphis.  MLK50 was started by Wendi Thomas, a Memphis native and  veteran journalist. “We unapologetically exist to dismantle the status quo where it doesn’t serve low-income residents in Memphis, the overwhelming majority of whom are black,” Ms. Thomas … Continue reading The Spirit of Ida B. Wells returns to Memphis? →

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