Topic: Linda Burnham

The Light of History: Reflections on Durban and September 11th

That light of outrage is the light of history springing upon us when we’re least prepared* And oh, how unprepared we were for September 11th. In many ways, the United Nations World Conference Against Racism seems like a lifetime ago. … Continue reading →

Sexual Domination in Uniform: An American Value

The Abu Ghraib portraits of sexual humiliation and submission have exposed the unbelievably tangled strands of racism, misogyny, homophobia, national arrogance and hyper-masculinity that characterize the U.S. military. Militarized sexual domination is neither “contrary to American values” nor simply the … Continue reading →