Unpublished Writing

Earth Activist Training: Reflections 10 Years On

In January 2004, Earth Activist Training changed my life. Ten years on, many of the changes are still resonating.

In Defense of Sociology & Geography

Why Social Science? Why Higher Education? Looking Behind Strathclyde’s Disinvestment Strategy.

The Politics of Hope and Fear

Hillary Clinton threatens to tear America apart — will Barack Obama’s vision be strong enough to sustain us through the long struggle ahead?

An Ex-Pat’s View of Obama

For the first time, there is a candidate I really believe in. It’s a wonderful gift.

Joining the Dots: Activism and Social Conscience

Raising consciousness will not save the world — but it’s possible that social conscience will.

Changing Inner and Outer Worlds

The synchronous deaths of Anita Roddick and Madeline L’Engle speak of the need to change our outer and inner worlds.

Summer

Reflections on the PhD process, and preparing for the year ahead.

Just Get a Job

On the politics of work and study.

The Reality Gap

Grant allocations, double standards, and student advice websites.

Learning to Lose Hope at the Futuredome

An exhbit teaches children that their actions have consequences…. Does it also disempower them?

Portrait of a Civilized Country

On what Scots take for granted.

Making Miracles

The story of Hanukkah in modern times.

G8 Report

Notes from the G8 protests in Scotland and related events.

Greetings from the Twilight Zone

Letter to my peace movement friends in Italy at the supposed finish of “Operation Iraqi Freedom.”

Code Pink

Report-back from the International Women’s Day peace march in Washington, DC.