Thomas Friedman has famously written that thanks to globalization the earth is now flat. To which it must quickly be added that it is flatter for some than for others. While Friedman cites remarkable (and real) advances in places as far flung as Hyderabad, India to make his case, there are still many in the [...]
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How Flat is Indigenous Land?
November 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Cultural Criticism, Politics & Social Issues
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Pledging Allegiance (when kingdoms collide): an essay on dual citizenship.
July 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off · Cultural Criticism, Faith & Spirituality
What does it mean to follow Jesus in America?
What does it mean to pledge allegiance to the Prince of Peace who instructed you to love your enemies when nearly half of the federal budget of your country – the biggest budget in the world – is spent on bombs and missiles and guns (delivered, all [...]
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