Matthew“Don’t Wish Me Happy Women’s Day”On language, commercialization, and a feminist holiday without feminism.3 min read·Mar 9, 2018----
MatthewBrief Thoughts on Puerto Rico and TrumpIn response to scenes of devastation in Puerto Rico, The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos observes,1 min read·Sep 26, 2017----
MatthewHow to Burst a BubbleBefore the big China story of the week hit early Thursday evening, some of us in the China Twittersphere were discussing the socialization…4 min read·Jul 14, 2017--1--1
MatthewinChinaKnows, Business News for the China MarketChina Saves The World … AgainThe Qinghai renewables trial is the latest case of Westerners overselling China’s accomplishments.3 min read·Jul 2, 2017----
MatthewAngela Merkel Is Not “The Leader of the Free World”Merkel’s Anglosphere fans need to understand she won’t hit Putin where it hurts.3 min read·Jun 19, 2017----
MatthewOn Gun Rights and Black RightsGun rights are black rights. Why is it so difficult for the NRA to say that?3 min read·Jun 17, 2017--1--1
MatthewThe Trump of the GapsTrump is not as important as Trump — or his critics — think he is.3 min read·Jun 13, 2017----
MatthewRemembering Will MooreThis morning I learned that from my friend, Professor Chris Lawrence, that Will Moore, a professor and colleague of mine at Florida State…3 min read·Apr 20, 2017----
MatthewMagical AuthoritarianismHow authoritarian personalities construct a magical reality for their audience.7 min read·Feb 24, 2017----