Reading List # 1 (Patreon)

Good morning yall! People often ask me what I read to stay up on current events, different history topics, and evolving ideologies. As you know, being a patron entitles you to a weekly list of 7-10 reads curated by yours truly. So, here's the first one...

1)  What The US Owes Puerto Rico - Livia Gershon (9/28/17)

-When discussing Puerto Rico's debt (especially after Trump's comments), it's important to know how America has impacted their politics and finances. 

-Read Length: Short

2) The Socio-Political Context of the Integration of Sport in America- Renford Reese (1998)

-The current atmosphere in sports is highly political. This paper explains the history of racial politics and integration in sports, along with making it clear that the 70s was the last time we had such outspoken black athletes. This will make your discussions on Kaep, kneeling, and the NFL much more nuanced. It's an older paper, but evergreen.

-Read Length: Long

3) Trial and Terror - The Intercept (9/21/17) 

Most of the 810 people prosecuted for terrorism since the 9/11 attacks were done so under unjust circumstances. Along with a brief article, a dope infographic elaborates how. 

-Read Length: Medium

4) America's Big Problem With Guns? Our Gun Industry Profits From Fear and Death -Amanda Marcotte (10/3/17)

Maybe Mexico should be building a wall to keep us out. Per the article: "87 percent of firearms seized by Mexican authorities and traced in the last five years originated in the United States." When discussing gun control, it's important to look at this as more than a moral issue. 

-Read Length: Medium

5) The Future of the Internet is Up For Grabs- Theoretically -Ryan Long (10/3/17)

It's a looming quagmire that most Americans aren't even aware of. The internet may be going through some changes thanks to- wait for it- the super wealthy. In all honesty, this is a required read.

-Read Length: Long

6) How 19th Century Women Were Taught To Think About Native Americans- Erin Blakemoore (10/2/17)

You may be surprised.

Read Length: Short

7) The history of the persecution of Myanmar’s Rohingya -Engy Abdelkader (9/20/17) Black Americans face oppression in America, but across the globe there are oppressed groups battling for their own justice. You may be aware of the treatment of Rohingya muslims in the country of Myanmar. This essay puts context behind the violence. 

Read Length: Medium 

8) The Banned 1910s Magazine That Started a Feminist Movement in Japan - Sarah Laskow (9/22/17)

I've been trying to read up on more topics of history relating to Asia. This article was quite interesting. 

Read Length: Long