Guns and the illusion of security
Concealed weapons don't make us safer; communities do.
Safety is for bodies
“Make America Safe Again,” said the signs and speakers on the first night of the Republican National Convention. The desire to feel and be safe crosses political boundaries; it informs a litany of human actions. Yet the very concept seems unexamined. What makes for safety? Is it the same as feeling safe? Is it the same as comfort?
Listening in
When I walk and talk with a friend, we share an intimate experience. Listening to a podcast is similar.