Twitter Lists Provide Interesting Labels

I received the most wonderful compliment. It wasn’t made directly to my face; but no matter — still counts in my book. The nature of this compliment? A Twitter list that labeled me. The last time I checked my Twitter lists, I clicked on the tab to see what lists...

Social Media: A Love Trap

From the series: Life on Dog Hill I’ve fallen into a love trap called social media. Yes, I’ve tried to hold myself back, tell myself just one minute more… but it’s not working. I’m in love with the access, the knowledge and the...

A child’s perspective on the death penalty

On the eve of 21 September, I sat glued to democracynow.org — the only media venue I could find covering the story of Troy Davis, who had been scheduled for execution at 7:00 p.m. for the 1989 death of a Savannah police officer. In Jackson, GA, a quiet crowd...

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