Twitter, Racism, and the “Safe” Campus
What is the proper context for even citing a tweet, let alone understanding the import or effects of 140 characters delivered as part of a longer, partially public, partially private exchange?
The Right of Assembly Violently Wrested
The right of peaceable assembly has been at the heart of the struggle of African American equality throughout our nation’s history. When honored, it has yielded important protections. When breached, it has facilitated widespread and systematic oppression.
Apple Watch and the Quantified Self
This may sound crazy, but what's the difference between tracking your daily prayer life with an app and doing so with another set of repeatable instructions, such as the Benedictine Rule and its set of daily readings and reminders to ponder God?
Living With Ferguson
Posted on September 4, 2014
in Infernal Machine
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These representative acts of public judgment were meaningful in ways that transcend the unjust system. The world was watching and that was significant.
Common Problems with Public Answers: Peter Levine's Call for Civic Renewal
In Peter Levine's new book, he offers guidance and insights for renewing the civic landscape around citizen deliberation and participation.
Architecture and the Built Environment: Talking With William Sherman—Part 2
Interview with Professor William Sherman on the importance of architecture in urban life.
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