by David Sasaki | Jan 30, 2023 | English, Politics
Largely absent from the debate about democracy’s detachment from liberalism is whether we ought to consider changes to the democratic process that 1) give citizens more input into defining the rights of citizens and the responsibilities of government and 2) creates a healthy buffer between our commitment to democracy and the contentious debates over social values. Are we trying to do too much with a single constitution?
by David Sasaki | Aug 13, 2022 | English, Identity, Moleskinned, Politics
Last week, I spent seven consecutive days hiking the middle section of the John Muir Trail — 100 miles of epic, high-altitude wilderness in Kings Canyon National Park. (And increasingly known by its Native American name, Nüümü Poyo.”) During the first few days,...
by David Sasaki | Jan 22, 2015 | English, Politics
We spent three days in Mexico City — enough time to remember how much I love the city and why I was ready to leave. Of course, it’s the people I had missed the most. Not just the individuals, but how they interact — with warmth and humor and their...
by David Sasaki | Feb 27, 2014 | Book Review, English, Politics
The parallels between the Gilded Age of the 19th century and the New Gilded Age of today are obvious. What is more subtle is the role of the press — then and now. I am optimistic that today’s new breed of philanthropy-backed, entrepreneurial journalists are the muckrakers of today’s new Gilded Age that will uncover the wrongs and advocate for necessary reforms.
by David Sasaki | Apr 22, 2008 | English, Politics, Translations
I’m going to try to get back in the blogging habit by translating at least one newspaper article or blog post a day from Spanish into English. We’ll see how long it lasts. From today’s La Nación, here are reactions by various Latin American...
by David Sasaki | Jan 20, 2007 | English, Immigration, Politics
“Fewer than a third of all Americans believe the state has a responsibility to reduce income disparities, compared with 82% of Italians.” – David Brooks, NYT Frequently enough I see coffeehouse American philosophers scratching their chins and...
