Author Archives: olneyce

A nation built on slavery

Posted on September 16, 2015 by olneyce

Today’s episode of ‘you can’t be serious’ is provided by Sean Wilentz in the Op-Ed pages of the New York Times. Willentz is arguing that Bernie Sanders is wrong to say that the United States was founded on racist principles. … Continue reading →

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A word on civil disobedience and Kim Davis

Posted on September 3, 2015 by olneyce

I want to talk a little bit about Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who has just been jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. In particular, I want to talk about the way that a lot … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Idaho

Posted on July 14, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. Twin Falls – Built to Spill In many cases, the best song about a place is really a song about getting away from that … Continue reading →

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Gotta put an ocean between him and me

Posted on July 13, 2015 by olneyce

Whiskey – Tamara Laurel A little bit pop in the progression and harmonies, a little bit country in the twang, a little bit folk in the setup, all held together by the sort of affable rock production that just fills me … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Hawaii

Posted on July 11, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride – from Lilo and Stitch One of the easiest calls in the whole project. This song is awesome, and I … Continue reading →

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Wander out into the forest, like some Grimm’s fairytale tourist

Posted on April 21, 2015 by olneyce

Fairytale Tourist – The Corner Laughers One of my favorite records so far this year is the wonderful Matilda Effect by The Corner Laughers. It’s got the strong melodic spine of northern soul, the effervescent delight of your favorite Sarah Records … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Georgia

Posted on April 20, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. Going to Georgia – The Mountain Goats Oh Georgia, how can I choose only one song about you? There is such an embarrassment of … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Florida

Posted on April 17, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. Miami Nights – Wale It was surprisingly difficult to pick a song for Florida. Despite a fair number of great artists hailing from the … Continue reading →

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It’s hard out here being a straight white dude, let me tell you

Posted on March 12, 2015 by olneyce

Patton Oswalt is annoyed with Salon, and his reasons are pretty hilarious.for reasons that are full of some industrial-grade cognitive dissonance: Let me just make one more point. John Oliver doesn’t have many bigger champions in the media than us.  … Continue reading →

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Just because I couldn’t touch it doesn’t mean I couldn’t love it

Posted on March 11, 2015 by olneyce

Call You All The Time – Vanessa Peters Vanessa Peters is one of my favorite artists of the last decade. Every record from her is a joy, and With the Sentimentals is no exception. It’s probably the most classically ‘folk’ record … Continue reading →

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