“Describe the Present US Predicament in 250 Words or Less.”

Jeffrey St. Clair, co-editor of CounterPunch, and several other writers were asked by the Toni Morrison Foundation to do exactly that. Below is a slightly expanded version with 331 words. Jeff's original version appeared in the fall issue of Ishmael Reed’s new magazine, Tar Baby. Knowing that every word counts, what would you say, dear reader? … Continue reading “Describe the Present US Predicament in 250 Words or Less.”

The US presidential election as a reflection of two Americas

People watch fireworks after media announced that Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden has won the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 7, 2020. Photo by Reuters/Mark Makela. I wrote this article - with pleasure - at the request of VNExpress, a top 10 media outlet in Viet Nam. (Looking forward to … Continue reading The US presidential election as a reflection of two Americas

Working for The Man

NOTE: And on a lighter note... (Just kidding!) This post has absolutely nothing to do with international education or Viet Nam. It's about just one of the many things that's wrong with the US economy, meaning the entire society - back in the day and now more than ever. The following vignettes were learning experiences … Continue reading Working for The Man