Why do we live in cities? This is not the same question as why did cities form? the answers to which lie in theories and historical analysis. To answer our question we have to look inwards. Unless you’re reading this blog at the library (anybody?), you are not broke. You own a computer. You have […]

This project is from April of last year, and has been recycled from one of my first blogs to die out. Thanks to those who participated. For more projects like this, visit the Social Disruption page.
Inspired by Mr. Mark Jenkins, we decided to try our hand at a street installation. Materials: old clothes, newspaper stuffing, […]

Announcing a new page: projects.
This page will contain information on two types of projects: direct action and social disruption. Click the projects link at the top of the site to access this page at any time and read more about these two kind of projects.

I serve brunch at a local restaurant. Today, being Mother’s Day, is one of the busiest brunch days of the year. Last night after blogging I carefully set two alarms, double checked the time and volume, and went peacefully to sleep. And I slept. I slept until after noon. My eyes flicked open and I […]

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Remember the Sean Bell murder? The three cops who went to trial were recently acquitted. As in, not guilty. Of anything.

It’s been a busy weekend, and I don’t have time to write an impassioned post about racist cops, how quickly they will lie, and how this reflects on society and each of […]

I found this excellent video posted over at Feminocracy. This is a nice follow up in light of my earlier post about Jeremiah Wright. I hadn’t heard of Pfleger before, but this interview is very impressive. Turns out he lives in Chicago, so maybe I will get a chance to see him speak. Anyway, enjoy […]

This is a very long post. If you get all the way through it, there is a treat at the bottom just for you.

Somewhere lying on a desk in the back of our cultured minds is a definition of property. We read it once, and can’t recite it verbatim, but we have a good idea […]

Last night I was cruising down Devon when I spotted a dude on a skateboard. I had this immediate impulse to stick out my hand–for a high five at the very least, or a skitch if he wanted one. As I was about to do this, he shouts, “Yo, gimme a ride!” so I ease […]

So I’m at this party where these kids have their friends’ bands play in the basement. The bands are all done, and people are filtering back upstairs. I’m in the middle of a chat when someone hops on the bass and starts playing a smooth little lick. He’s soon joined by a drummer, and the […]