Author: Leo

  • Living in Post-History

    After 9/11, pundits declared irony dead. Now, it feels like history itself is under attack. Trump and his billionaire allies dismantle institutions while the media treats it as politics as usual. His supporters and critics alike react as if every blunder is part of a master plan. But in the trenches, away from ivory towers,… — read more

  • Are courts really fair?

    Sitting in a jury selection room, I kept hearing the same question: Can you be fair? The word “fair” carries emotional weight, yet the court seems to use it as a stand-in for impartiality. But can a juror truly judge laws they don’t fully understand? Observing the process, I realized fairness is more complex than… — read more

  • Your tired, your poor …

    I attended a training for immigrants on handling encounters with ICE, surrounded by over 100 people, with an overflow room watching via video feed. Later, watching Mo on Netflix reinforced the brutality of detention. History reminds us that American citizens, too, have been targeted in mass deportations. White supremacy thrives on fear, perpetuating cruelty. I… — read more