Michael E. FloresJersey CityI grew up in the hood, the ghetto. Sitting across the river from the richest confluence of human wealth, downtown Manhattan, Jersey City…Aug 28, 2015Aug 28, 2015
Michael E. FloresWar’s SourceA couple of months ago, I spoke with a friend about the nature of war. I started spouting off reasons how we could stop war — by getting…Aug 12, 2015Aug 12, 2015
Michael E. FloresFatherIt’s been a sorrowful past couple of days. About this time — at 10:40pm on May 9th — my Daddy, my father, Mr. Manuel ‘Manny’ Flores passed…May 12, 2015May 12, 2015
Michael E. FloresUCI Flags: A Short EssayYoung college students stood in a circle, fifty people across, under the American flag hoisted over the campus. Standing silently, tape…Mar 15, 2015Mar 15, 2015
Michael E. FloresUC Irvine Students Veto Display of US Flag in Student Office LobbyIn this essay, I will discuss subversive action by my university’s student body leadership and relate my experiences in the US ArmyMar 7, 2015Mar 7, 2015