Monthly Archives: May 2015

Part one of this essay, posted as a blog on 5/14/15, described the two main ways in which the media continually re-invigorates the myth of American innocence: fearful images (the shock) and reassuring messages (the awe). Together they contribute to … Continue reading →

Shock and Awe: Re-invigorating the Myth of American Innocence Part One “Shock and awe” is a military doctrine that teaches how to quickly master events on the ground, to “…seize control of the environment and paralyze or so overload an … Continue reading →

Affirmative Action for Whites Question: What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy? Answer: I don’t know and I don’t care! I’ve posted several essays on white privilege recently, and the events in Baltimore have highlighted the issue — once again. … Continue reading →