Category Archives: politics

when not to be American

Posted on September 25, 2009 by dichroic

I was so agog over the knitting bags I forgot to talk about the important stuff. We had a goodbye lunch today for someone who used to work in my department, but transferred to another some time back. She is … Continue reading →

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plain talk

Posted on August 19, 2009 by dichroic

Barney Frank may have one of the most annoying voices on the planet. Nonetheless, I like a lot of what he uses it to say – and my admiration for him has just gone up a notch.

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Why have I not heard about this until now?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by dichroic

The following is excerpted from an article in The Times Online; I have omitted the sections not directly pertaining to what’s in the law. You can also Google “Afghan rape law” for many more articles on the topic. The story … Continue reading →

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follow-up and by the way

Posted on August 4, 2009 by dichroic

In Taiwan there are no waits for health care. I can call today and say I want a checkup and have an appointment within the next couple of days – faster than I could get one for an actual illness … Continue reading →

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IBARW: listening

Posted on July 30, 2009 by dichroic

This is just to say that I have not been and will not be writng a post for International Blog Against Racism Week. Of course I have encountered a few experiences that might be relevant; people assuming my background and … Continue reading →

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When the others came

Posted on July 27, 2009 by dichroic

The newest problems brought back the oldest ones; for all their nebulous fears about what mutations might come when depleted ozone failed to block the gamma rays, no one expected werewolves and trolls. No one expected a scant generation from … Continue reading →

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a little uncomfortable

Posted on July 27, 2009 by dichroic

The Carl Brandon Society has poster an open letter to the SF community about principles of reasoned discourse. (It was prompted by Harlan Ellison’s recent attack on K. Tempest Bradford, but as they say, he’s apologized, she’s accepted, and it’s … Continue reading →

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there is no such thing as a default human.

Posted on May 26, 2009 by dichroic

I don’t claim to be very far at all along the path of understanding / fighting all forms of prejudice. Even so, apparently there are people much farther back. I found this from Kate Elliott, who got it from Talking … Continue reading →

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small change: not just for parking meters

Posted on March 24, 2009 by dichroic

Please excuse me for stepping up onto my soapbox for a minute. I’ve noticed that I’ve been saying the same thing in a bunch of places lately, so it’s probably time to try to write one coherent post. I’m talking … Continue reading →

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on the 12th day of the 11th month

Posted on November 11, 2008 by dichroic

I don’t think Veteran’s Day is celebrated in Asia much, but I’ve been thinking about it – more properly, about Armistice Day, the remembrance of a time when – briefly – nations laid down their swords and hope flared. Radiofreerlyeh … Continue reading →

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