Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Daily Show is better than college

Posted on April 8, 2009 by

And cheaper too! This is as good a demonstration of critical analysis (and sarcastic humor) as I have ever seen.

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The Struggle We Share: A Love Letter

Posted on April 7, 2009 by

I delivered this address in 2007, to celebrate the impending senior year of a very special high school student, as well as the college graduation of students I had known since their first year.   I offer it now in … Continue reading →

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Marvin Gaye is Still Dead

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

But, oh, how I wish he weren’t. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest talents in all of rhythm & blues and soul.  Marvin Gaye died on April 1, 1984, shot dead by his … Continue reading →

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Obama may ease ICE raids

Posted on April 1, 2009 by

A story by Josh Meyer and Anna Gorman titled “Homeland Security shifts focus to employers” appeared in the Los Angeles Times.  The story reads, in part: Stepping into the political minefield of immigration reform, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano soon … Continue reading →

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