The power of protest

I can’t get enough of the images of the Minnesota anti-ICE general strike that took place yesterday. Tens of thousands of ordinary people gathering in subfreezing temperatures to protest lawless state violence against citizens and noncitizens alike. The murder of Renee Good may have been the catalyzing event, but this was weeks in the making. … Continue reading The power of protest →

Watching the detectives

After we finished the sitcom “Kim’s Convenience,” my 12-yo and I started watching “Brooklyn 99,” which first aired in 2013. Looking for another show we could enjoy together, I suggested it not only because I remember hearing good reviews, but because I clicked on a clip of the show’s final episode that appeared in my … Continue reading Watching the detectives →