The Pornographic Plantation: Mammy Minstrel Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Molasses drips on the walls. Close to the entrance, leading to the altar and centerpiece of whiteness, brown sugar boys hold baskets as their faces and bodies melt in the heat. A few of them have collapsed on the floor, disintegrating into dark viscous puddles. And...European Parliamentary Elections 2014: Why Nigel Farage is Both Right and Gravely Wrong
In May of this year, the various nations comprising the EU held their parliamentary elections. Despite more moderate parties taking the majority of seats, the surge in popularity of far-right, anti-EU candidates in several countries made headlines, being termed as an...From the Department of “If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em”
I’ve heard of shifiting your platform, but this is more of a political Hail Mary than enlisting Sarah Palin for VP. Truly spectacular. From the Arizona Capital Times: Scott Fistler didn’t have much luck as a Republican candidate. He lost a 2012 write-in...Warrigal Greens
I harvested the last spinach from the garden a few weeks ago and have been keeping a bag in the fridge. I finished it off last night in a little sauté with some garlic scapes. This went on some pasta with tomato sauce. Garlic scapes make everything taste...E-Edition
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