I speak as a Dussellian, drawing from the legacy of Enrique Dussel, the Argentine Mexican philosopher whose work in the philosophy of liberation challenged

I’ll be the first to admit it: I’ve flip flopped on California’s Proposition 50. Not because I suddenly found religion in partisan politics or

‘I stumbled on a meme the other day, thank you Rick Merlin, that listed “10 lessons from the book Nineteen Eighty-Four,” and though I

I recently heard a story about a school that has haunted me ever since. A teacher staged what he called a “witch game.” Each

Harlan Ellison said it: “The minute people fall in love, they become liars.” I read that and thought, “Oh, that’s harsh… but also feels like

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what real leadership looks like, not the buzzword-heavy, performative kind, but the kind that actually holds

I’m going to say what a lot of us are thinking but too few in power are willing to admit: we are broke locally,

They say symbols are only as powerful as the meaning we give them. And if that’s true, then I’m heartbroken by what’s happened to

If America was a casino, we’d all be the chumps at the table while the house rakes it in laughin’, drinkin’, and riggin’ the

I believe reopening the Skunk Train tunnel is not just a good idea it’s absolutely necessary for the future of our little town. I

I saw that Hemingway quote this morning: “It takes two years to learn to speak, and sixty to learn to keep quiet.” Buddy, we

I don’t usually rush to write open letters or blog posts, but as we approach another key City Council meeting on June 26th, I

First, like the fiddler, I have something to shout from the rooftops: I’ve completed my big three projects for this, my final undergraduate semester

I decided to write a little piece on leadership and its proper administration. I have met many leaders, been a leader and am now

This was a fun post, another chance to bring one of my new found hero’s, Enrique Dussel ,to the world of today’s journalistic fight

I have enjoyed focusing on media ethics, or the lack thereof this fall. These assignments became a passion rather than an assignment broadening my

Once again I will begin a post praising Enrique Dussel , happily this one brings my adoration in contact with another great fondness I

I am a huge fan of the movie, Citizen Kane, and incredibly excited that I can tie it into my rants on media ethics.

I wonder if you could consider me a Dusselarian for the influence he has had on my writing this Fall. Once again to your

For the record I did not vote for either major party candidate, I could not condone the genocide or the killing our colonizing nation

I recently had a discussion with my eldest daughter about the attitudes of Gen Z toward life, well she spoke and I listened intently.

I am totally flabbergasted that I had not heard the word that covers the United States policy of always having an enemy to justify

The freedoms of press and speech are cornerstones of any democratic society, serving as catalysts for accountability and change. In the United States, the

There is a great deal of thought and preparation that should go into presenting the news. Examining the scenarios on the ONA websitefound at

I should be ashamed 😔. I found myself listening to and REPEATING the talking points from the media and not fact checking or using

I always chuckle when media and ethics are used in the same breath with news, as I am a believer that it is impossible

I was not a fan of Spike Lee’s movies, including Do the Right Thing, which had its debut in 1989 when I was 23.

I am entranced by the magic of Enrique Dussel’s ideas about liberatory ethics.  are rooted in a critique of Western modernity and colonialism. He

Welcome, everyone, to ‘Justice Unshackled’. This isn’t just another podcast; this is a call to action, a platform for change, and a deep dive

Thankfully I have found my way to this class, as I have been a self-taught ‘student’ of media and ethics for at least two

In the grand theater of modern news, it often feels like we’re all unwittingly cast in a surreal, reality-bending sitcom. And what’s the running

First, congratulations! You’ve crossed the finish line of academia and have now been thrust into the wild, exhilarating, and sometimes terrifying world of adulthood.

How many times do we hear the words “For Your Safety“ from the Government or those in power? Remember the Republicans fight to ban

I have joked a ton about dating, especially in our little town of Fort Bragg and I would like to set the record straight.

I took some time on a rainy day to watch ‘Poor Things’ on the advice of a friend whose opinion I value highly. I

We are bombarded by so many voices focusing on the things that focus on our differences. The powers that be understand that if they

According to our own Department of Housing and Urban Development, California holds 49% of the our homeless population. The year round great weather is

I am always experimenting in the kitchen and making tortilla pizza has been one I have tried to master for sometime. I am a

I have always been an advocate for promoting a better life for our children, they are our future. During my baller days it was

#Marijuana has been on 🌎 longer than man. It began naturally, unaided by science or technology and it can grow without any help from

Movies used to be such a huge part of my youth, my parents were big fans. I haven’t kept that up as most movies

Virtual Private Networks or VPNs have become ubiquitous in today’s digital era. These tools, which once catered primarily to businesses, have expanded their reach

Hello to all the curious minds and passionate souls out there! My name is Marc Andrew Tager, and I’m beyond excited to introduce you