PinnedThe Simpsons and Gentle Conversations About Identity.Season 34, episode 14 of “The Simpsons,” entitled “Carl Rides Again,” delves into the intricate racial identity of the long-standing character, Carl “Carl” Carlson. For the past 31 seasons, a white actor, Hank Azaria, has portrayed Carl. However, with the United States grappling with a racial reckoning, reflected in the…Race3 min readRace3 min read
Jan 10, 2022Politics as the Study of the Human ConditionAt the start of a new political science class, I have to define politics; my definition usually mirrors this Oxford definition of politics as “the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a society.” In my…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Oct 20, 2021The Need for a “Queer” ReckoningOn June 26, 2015, the United States of America Supreme Court narrowly declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. The court case-Obergefell v Hodges suggested that perhaps the United States has entered a new phase where legal constraints that contributed to homophobia were fading. The perceived successful outcome of…Queer4 min readQueer4 min read
