Post-Book Academia: Save Ashgate

The Chronicle for Higher Education covered the “Save Ashgate” petition and movement, now with over 7000 signatures (which is a huge number for an academic publishing issue). The company has not yet responded to the petitioners, according to Kathleen E. Kennedy, an associate professor of English at Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine. That silence speaks volumes, she … Continue ReadingPost-Book Academia: Save Ashgate

Laquan McDonald – “Acting Erratic” while black (#CultOfCompliance)

I’ve been out of town so haven’t been commenting directly on the Laquan McDonald killing. Two major points. First, I believe that the elected officials of Chicago tried to cover this up and delay justice for political gain. The Cook County prosecutor, Anita Alvarez, must have had probable cause to indict Officer Van Dyke for … Continue ReadingLaquan McDonald – “Acting Erratic” while black (#CultOfCompliance)