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  • One Small Response to President Obama’s Speech

    Obama, Lincoln and Changing the American Paradigm   Some are referring to President Obama’s second inaugural address as his most progressive yet. Perhaps. It would be nice to see President Obama take a more progressive stand in his second term—preferably a more steady, less compromising stand than his first. Indeed, he hit on the standard Read more

  • A Note on Serving on Jury

    A Note on Serving on Jury

    And how the revolving door to the criminal justice system is greased Yesterday, I had the privilege of performing my civic duty by serving on a jury. I’d always wanted to serve on a jury but, despite being called almost every year, I never actually got on one–until yesterday, that is. It’s a good thing. Read more

  • They’re All Our Children

    When tragedy strikes our own children, we collectively mourn. The world would be a better place if we did the same for the children of others.   Figure 1: Pakistani Children Keeping Vigil for the Sandy Hook Victims Click image for the source   In my novel, The Revelation of Herman Smiley the title character Read more

  • The NRA Just Doesn’t Get It!

    There’s no reason to let this group steer the debate and silence alternative voices   According to the New York Times, the NRA has a plan for preventing gun violence. “The N.R.A.’s main answer to school violence was a model program it unveiled called National School Shield, which would train and arm security guards at Read more

  • I’m Baaaaack!

    Back on the grid, that is   Computer and life issues have prevented me from posting, but not from thinking. It looks like life is getting back to normal (more or less). Expect some posts on Israel and Stoneybrook soon. Also, to all of the new users who have registered with the Mad Sociologist Blog, Read more

  • It’s Not About Knowing…It’s About Thinking!

    And how do we assess thinking? We look at real world outcomes…not how effectively a student can fill in a bubble sheet! Read more

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