Amanda Knox

My very first “Twitter-debate” was with a foul-mouthed British woman. I was defending Amanda Knox after learning of and being horrified by the news of her conviction. The truth is that it was really not much of a debate because of my aversion to responding to hostile language, but the point is that I was [...]

Posted at 4:34 pm on December 16, 2009 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Culture, Political Debates | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , | read on

Stuck in the Materialism Rut

One aspect of the American lifestyle that I am completely frustrated with is the obsession with material objects.  OK, to be fair, Americans are not the only materialistic gluttons on this planet, but it almost seems like we invented materialism–at least in the exaggerated form that is seen today.
I believe that many young Americans are taught to [...]

Posted at 3:48 pm on December 16, 2009 | leave a comment | Filed Under: Identity | Tagged: , , , , , , | read on

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I find that my identity comes into conflict with many of the things I am exposed to on a daily basis, and that I am constantly navigating through the various pressures and influences to define who I am.  I hate being categorized or stereotyped, but as a Political Scientist, I can’t help but do the same.  I created this blog to pack and unpack the boxes of what it is to be an American today.  I’ve discovered through my extensive travels and sojourns that there is much to be thankful for and much to be aware of.

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