Tag: writing
Give Artists Time, Get Genius
A Belgian theater performance in Ann Arbor left me stunned—not just by what happened on stage, but by what must have happened before the stage: years of quiet, focused building. At the post-show Q&A, one answer hit like a brick: in Belgium, artists can access income support while developing work. That kind of societal investment ...
Firewalls, Wi-Fi, and Watchlists: How Campus Tech Is Targeting Student Dissent
Across the U.S. and beyond, universities are quietly turning campus Wi-Fi, facial recognition, and immigration databases into tools of political control. A recent Amnesty International webinar pulled back the curtain on how students — especially those defending Palestinian rights — are being tracked, doxxed, detained, and even deported. This is a guide to what’s happening, ...
Can Michigan have Ranked Choice Vote … Here Is Where We Are Now
Excerpt: Michigan is on the cusp of a historic decision: should voters be able to rank candidates instead of picking just one? Grassroots organizers are now collecting signatures for a 2026 constitutional amendment while Lansing politicians move to ban the reform. Here’s the lay of the land—what ranked-choice voting (RCV) is, where it’s already in ...
My Top 10 Reads for 2024
This year, Wissam Charafeddine explored a diverse range of books that broadened his understanding of history, humanity, and innovation. Here are his top 10 picks for 2024, complete with a synopsis of each book, its author, a memorable quote, and resources for readers. 1. War Against the People by Jeff Halper Synopsis of the Book: ...
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