A Website of the Radical Imagination
It was unexpected. The Court ruled against Columbia University’s use of eminent domain to facilitate its West Harlem land grab, putting that project on hold. New York State Supreme Court Judge James M. Catterson’s precise language highlighted objections raised up from the grassroots by organizations (like the one I belong to, Coalition to Preserve Community) … Read more
For people who grew up on the Rockaway Peninsula, the gradual loss of our homeland was as senseless as it was staggering. Once a shimmering seaside summer haven for New York’s working families, over time huge chunks of our coastal “Everyman’s paradise” fell to ruin. Across this geographically isolated barrier reef on the southeast Queens, … Read more
On the morning of October 29, 2012, I get a phone call from Surfer Laura. She’s adamant, “Donna, Don’t leave!!” Like all my neighbors, she urges me to stick it out. The overly-hyped Hurricane Irene of the previous season had left Long Beach residents somewhat skeptical. Lots of drama and then…nothing. “Stay put, they won’t … Read more
A hooker was in trouble, She twisted on her bed And when she could, she whispered, And this is what she said: ‘Go out and find my true love, the one who did me dirt. I’m sure he’s with another – don’t give the lady hurt. But tell him what transpired, He ought to know … Read more
incarceration rates per 100,000 in 1992 indonesia incarcerates 22 and other countries are very poor you see mother india incarcerates 23 a real land of the brave and home of the free greece 60 and denmark 66 yes they have criminals and they make their laws stick japan incarcerates 36 industrial, rich and yet not … Read more
Lover, tell me what you see down there. I tried a mirror, but it’s hairy down there. Jewel of many names – lotus garden, nappy dugout, yoni, down there. Lilith got bored with missionary. Kneel and taste the honey down there. Adam refused. I need a woman under me. Besides, you bleed and pee down … Read more
Tune: A Day in the Life (Beatles) I read the news today OOOOOOOOOOOOY VEY! About a lucky Prez who stole the Parade And tho the news was rather sad Well I just had to laugh Looking at the comic photograph. He blew Saddam’s brain out in a fallout shelter But he didn’t notice that the … Read more