I had the rare treat of hearing a friend read her work out loud to a new audience earlier this week. She’s someone I’ve known for years and hearing her read published work filled me…Continue Reading
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Wordless Wednesday: No Woman, No Drive
Showed this video in class – my students are doing oral presentations – as an excellent example of a creative argument. Excellent, I explained to them, because of the use of irony, humor, and context…Continue Reading
How Many Lives Did That Ticket Cost?
In the economies of the Arabian Gulf, race, social class, and occupation create a visible stratification. Anyone familiar with the GCC will not be unfamiliar with the stories of worker abuse. Whether the domestic…Continue Reading