Academics in Public (belated response to Nicholas Kristof)

Last year, as I recounted in this Chronicle of Higher Education essay, I submitted a book manuscript to a publisher, turned in my tenure file, and started writing for public media. It happened by accident, driven by the unlikely medieval relevance of the surprise papal resignation and enabled by my friendship with Bruce Schneier. CNN … Continue ReadingAcademics in Public (belated response to Nicholas Kristof)

Batgirl

For the 100th day of school at my daughter’s pre-school, students were supposed to come as their favorite superhero or princess. My daughter is the batgirl on the left. My daughter’s teacher is the superwoman on the right. My whole theory on parenting against the grain is to try and create space for my children, … Continue ReadingBatgirl