I’m surprised to see people in politics and the media utter the phrase “critical race theory” at all, let alone with the frequency we are hearing it in this moment.
Author: NeoPrynne
A former academic wearing the Scarlet Letter of a felony conviction.
Talking to, and about, The WallTalking to, and about, The Wall
Obviously I haven’t been posting much lately. I’d like to say it was because of some sort of “writer’s block,” but that’s not an accurate enough reason. Frankly, I have
Et tu, Washington Post?Et tu, Washington Post?
I really shouldn’t be surprised that, as much as I like the reporting in The Washington Post, the should also succumb to misleading sensationalism when it comes to reporting on
Conspiratorial IronyConspiratorial Irony
I’m not certain whether the craze of conspiracy theories that seems to be sweeping America got its start outside the prison system and moved into it, or whether it was
The Tailored Needs of ProbationThe Tailored Needs of Probation
Probation, like prison, is an exceptionally blunt tool for the enhancement of public safety. One of the real ironies of many studies into the prison and probation system is how
Move/AwayMove/Away
I’m not sure if you remember the bombing of the group Move in Philadelphia back in 1985, or if you have even heard of it. At the time, it was
With Great Power Comes…With Great Power Comes…
I don’t know why I was recalling this limerick the other day, save for the fact that it came to my attention that some classes of offenders are asked rather
It’s Never OverIt’s Never Over
One thing that I find myself explaining is that once you are out of prison, you are still, in many ways, imprisoned. Some people grasp this concept fairly readily, even
“Random at our discretion.”“Random at our discretion.”
I’m a total fool. I really expect too much of myself, and that generally translates to me expecting too much from other people. Many people, including my criminal defense attorney,
Wednesdays are Burger DaysWednesdays are Burger Days
If you are an oldester like me, you might remember the commercial that touted Wednesdays are Prince Spaghetti Day. (And if you want a nostalgia trip you can view the