Yesterday, I had the chance to listen to California state treasurer John Chiang at a lecture sponsored by the Berkeley Forum and the Goldman School of Public Policy. At first, … Continue reading John Chiang, Pragmatic Progressive
Vanquished, Not Vanished
“Stronger Together” was the slogan that Hillary Clinton had chosen for her election campaign. It was a firmly inclusive message, but it was an ironic one for the candidate. She … Continue reading Vanquished, Not Vanished
In Defence of Free Speech
“I don’t agree with a word you say”, wrote Evelyn Beatrice Hall, “but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” The quote is often misattributed to Voltaire, … Continue reading In Defence of Free Speech
Berkeley Beginnings
The start of college is often like a mysterious fog that suddenly rolls after the outset of summer break. As a high school student, I knew so much about my … Continue reading Berkeley Beginnings
Summer Reading 2017 & Other Thoughts
I have lots to say in this post.
That’s probably not new, because most who know me will simply point out that I always tend to have quite a bit to say. Unfortunately, though, that will make this post a little long. I originally intended it to be about some of the books I’ve been reading this summer, but then I realised that usually, a little over halfway through the year, I like to sit back and talk a little bit about what I’m feeling about my writing, and of course I want to do that as well. So there’s two parts to this post, and without further ado…
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Why Yingluck Is Wrong on the Rice Pledging Policy
On August 1, 2017, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra delivered a tearful closing statement to the Thai Supreme Court. The case in question: negligence and corruption in the Yingluck administration’s … Continue reading Why Yingluck Is Wrong on the Rice Pledging Policy
Shinzo Abe, Invincible No More
Japan is not a country that is used to long-lasting leaders. As such, Shinzo Abe, who is now the third longest-serving leader in postwar Japan, is a unique figure, and … Continue reading Shinzo Abe, Invincible No More
