James McCormackTrump and America’s Diplomatic CredibilityWhile the news on the TV has been focused on Trump tweets, Stormy Daniels, and various other salacious hot stories, US foreign policy has…May 9, 2018May 9, 2018
James McCormackWe Need an Evidence-Based Approach to Analyzing China-in-AfricaTwo great articles came through my inbox last week concerning China’s African diplomatic and economic relationships. The first was a…Apr 23, 2018Apr 23, 2018
James McCormackinReaching OutThe Long ShadowA reflection on life as a gay man who has moved on from the Catholic Church.Dec 7, 20173Dec 7, 20173
James McCormackDispatch from the Other America: Trump Thank You CardsJust before I toddled out for a dinner of sushi and BOGO sake like a good liberal degenerate, I came across the Trump Card Campaign. World…Nov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017
James McCormackThe Beautiful and Tragic Life of Anne Burke: Round Two (III)Late Spring, 1990Nov 19, 2017Nov 19, 2017
James McCormackKids These Days: Call to Arms or Hope’s Swan Song?Early last week, I heard about this book that talks about Millennials. The author, Malcolm Harris, apparently was couching an argument in…Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
James McCormackSound the alarm bells, Millennials are turning into socialists!Or so goes the moral panic of the vaguely right-wing finance bros. My short answer: Do fuck off!Nov 13, 2017Nov 13, 2017
James McCormackThe Halloween RedcoatI pulled on my outfit for the day. All things considered, it’s closer to the Regency period than the Revolution — my hair is natural, as…Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017
James McCormackWhat “They” Don’t Tell You About Travel Writing, From A Semi-Retired Travel HackerTravel writing. What image does that conjure in your mind? For the uninitiated, it might mean something like going to a sybaritic resort in…Oct 29, 2017Oct 29, 2017