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Calling for pitches: Geez 26 The Politics of Leisure
Everyone needs a break sometimes, but even leisure is political. Are eco-tourism, tourist missionaries and stay-cations important innovations or just frugal fallout from the latest financial crisis? What’s your idea of post-capitalist fun?Occupy and the police full interview
2011 has been a year of many protests; from Egypt to Syria to the Occupy movement that went global, many involved large amounts of violence from police. Geez interviewed Peter Moskos, an assistant professor, writer, and a former police officer to further develop the thoughts about the ‘hands-on’ approach to police work that he began in a Washington Monthly article.
New article online: The Bechdel Test for women in movies
A tool designed to help dodge guy-centric cinemaThe Bechdel Test for women in movies
A tool designed to discern how women and portrayed and represented in films.
New article online: A walk in the dim valley
Will Braun wrestles with privilege.A walk in the dim valley
Will Braun wrestles with privilege
Christmas hamper horror stories
In July, I shared two personal stories about Christmas hamper deliveries gone sour. They were in an article entitle _Just Trying to Help_ that explored the complexities of doing good. If the standard narrative of seasonal cheer is not nuanced enough for you, or if you just believe in deepening the goodwill generated at this time of year, this piece may be a good fit for you this holiday season.I can’t fake Christmas
Christianity has lost the struggle for Christmas. Every vain utterance of “the reason for the season” reminds us of a lost battle (if you are into culture battles, that is). But I still like Christmas, mostly – but not entirely – for the “wrong” reasons.Turn outward, listen, fumble for love
Melanie Dennis Unrau’s editorial in _Geez’s_ newest issue on privilege.Topple my arrogant soapbox
Bre takes on a public privilege challenge