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[Review] The Mask of Anarchy
From 1945, when Germany was divided into East and West, until 1989 with the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Cold War power dynamic defined international relations. The term “Third World” was coined by economist Alfred Sauvy to refer to those countries in...
Fierce Haircuts from Hot Climates
Like most middle class white people my grooming habits can be a bit lacking. When stateside, I’m lucky if I get my hair cut every two months. But when I’m traveling I look for a haircut in just about every new city. It is one of the best ways, I’ve...
Fishing in Robertsport
Photograph by the talented Kathleen Flynn
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Liberia (And More)
I know, I know. There are so many countries in the world and so few hours in the day. But there are a few special reasons – especially for Americans – to invest some time in getting to know Liberia. First of all, as all Liberians will tell you, America and...Photojournalism Workshop in Liberia
I’m back in Liberia with Kathleen Flynn and Ken Harper to help out with some media workshops around town. Today Kathleen and Ken led a workshop at the American embassy library here on photojournalism. (Speaking of photography, what a difference a portrait can...
Social Connectors, Polymeme, Media Cloud, Liberian Communication, and Tracking the Flow of Information
Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. On the eighteenth of April, in [Seventeen] Seventy-Five, Paul Revere, a silversmith, took off on his horse heading northward to warn American patriots of the impending British advance which...Mashed Potato Cerebrum
My brain is mush. I am no match for the jet lag and culture shock. The G5 Summit is in full effect and the podcast is coming soon. The Liberian bloggers are rocking on. Make sure not to miss Azango’s post. Pop!Tech here I come.Africa's Only McCain Supporter
In the spirit of post-partisanship, here is a video of what very well might be Africa’s only McCain supporter. If I remember correctly, I think his name is “George Kennedy”. How amazing is that? He is a business reporter at the Daily Observer.
Monrovia
She had the silent solemnity of those who are either insistently spoiled or have suffered greatly. I felt badly for having taken her seat – I was sure, but wrong, that the Accra to Monrovia leg of the flight would be less crowded. But she waved me back down with...Latest Photos
