Perspectives from the Ground

Soon after 9/11, the American media rediscovered the aesthetics of military deployment.  Melancholy scenes of soldiers in fatigues waving to red-eyed wives and baffled-looking children are a common sight on CNN.  The focus is on the emotion, but much less often do we hear what the soldiers have to say about their experiences.  But a … Read more

A Monumental Step, But More Work Remains

Jason Collins’ announcement on Monday was truly monumental: No matter what his future NBA performance looks like, he will forever be remembered as the first openly gay athlete on a major American sports league team. The palpable buzz both on campus and on social media Web sites gave you a sense that Jason Collins is … Read more