Northern Snows, Southern Fires
Here in northern Ohio we had the first short snowfall recently, leaving a thin blanket of snow on the ground and between the tree branches. I associate a certain sense of calm with...
General / global politics / indigenous politics / Latin America / political analysis / Social Movements
by chriscrews · Published 11/13/2019
Here in northern Ohio we had the first short snowfall recently, leaving a thin blanket of snow on the ground and between the tree branches. I associate a certain sense of calm with...
global politics / news / political analysis / prison-industrial complex / race politics / social justice
by chriscrews · Published 07/13/2019
It’s a sad commentary on the state of this country that we have to hold rallies protesting the existence of migrant detention camps. It’s worth repeating–migrant detention camps–with conditions bordering on concentration camps...
From the human rights disaster at our southern border to Trump’s paddy cake playtime with foreign dictators, the idea of celebrating American “independence” today feels like a political farce. Amidst the various political...
gender politics / political analysis / pop culture / teaching
by chriscrews · Published 02/26/2019 · Last modified 03/29/2019
This is a short compilation of videos pushing back against the sexism in pop culture, compiled for one of my Diversity in the US courses. A Sketch for the Women (SNL)...
There seems to be a growing threat to social movements and civil liberties from expanding corporate-state security apparatus. These include the old spooks like the CIA and NSA in the US, but increasingly...
Just a quick update to share video and photos from day 2 of the New School occupation from another videographer friend inside capturing some of the spirit of what is going on. There...
The Adventures of Mr. Chris is a collection of personal reflections, scholarly ruminations, travel adventures, and cultural analysis.