Freedom to Choose: An Existential Crisis

A Response to boyd’s “What Hath We Wrought?” by Renee Hobbs Renowned thought leader danah boyd shared her existential crisis Continue reading →

In the Deep Water

In July 2016, as my mom’s health was failing and we were coming to recognize the reality of her impending Continue reading →

Can News Literacy Replace the Need for Facebook Rules in Germany?

German journalists, academics and policymakers signed a confidentiality agreement when they attended a Facebook meeting in Germany about news literacy Continue reading →

Conjuring Ghostman

Sitting in the magic circle, as people have done since time immemorial, we conjured him up–  he is ʻoka manamana, Continue reading →

One Year Ago

One year ago, the term “opiod crisis” was something I had never heard of. One year ago, I did not Continue reading →

Sublime Stones

Fall semester has brought remarkable opportunities for travel and personal reflection. I have been teaching online from hotel rooms in Continue reading →

Mothers Day Grief

It’s been six months since Roger died and the shock has finally worn off. What has the experience been like? Continue reading →

Distracted by Propaganda

Do you think of “Saturday Night Live” as propaganda? What about those commercials of sad-looking puppies in cages that can’t Continue reading →