Monthly Archives: June 2006

The Veneer of Civilization is Thin Indeed

Posted on June 29, 2006 by Ian

LRA victim: ‘I cannot forget and forgive’ (BBC News) (Thanks to Ethan Z for the link.)

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Eating My Own Dog Food: Stereotyping Africa

Posted on June 29, 2006 by Ian

When writers like Ethan Zuckerman and Binyavanga Wainaina chide people for painting Africa with broad brush-strokes and remind readers that Africa is a richly varied continent of many different countries, cultures, and ecosystems, I nod sagely. I know better. After … Continue reading →

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