Matthew“Don’t Wish Me Happy Women’s Day”On language, commercialization, and a feminist holiday without feminism.Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018
MatthewBrief Thoughts on Puerto Rico and TrumpIn response to scenes of devastation in Puerto Rico, The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos observes,Sep 26, 2017Sep 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…Jul 14, 20171Jul 14, 20171
MatthewinChinaKnows, Business News for the China MarketChina Saves The World … AgainThe Qinghai renewables trial is the latest case of Westerners overselling China’s accomplishments.Jul 2, 2017Jul 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.Jun 19, 2017Jun 19, 2017
MatthewOn Gun Rights and Black RightsGun rights are black rights. Why is it so difficult for the NRA to say that?Jun 17, 20171Jun 17, 20171
MatthewThe Trump of the GapsTrump is not as important as Trump — or his critics — think he is.Jun 13, 2017Jun 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…Apr 20, 2017Apr 20, 2017
MatthewMagical AuthoritarianismHow authoritarian personalities construct a magical reality for their audience.Feb 24, 2017Feb 24, 2017