How did Clinton win the primary but lose the caucuses?
In terms of numbers, Hillary Clinton’s victory over Bernie Sanders in the Washington Presidential Primary was pretty decisive.
In terms of impact, it may be less so. » More …
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Vietnamese, American artists join May 27 concert
The Saigon Wind Ensemble and guest artists from Washington State University (USA) will perform at a “Wind music from around the world” concert at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music at 7:30 p.m. on May 27. » More …
De-Composing: Nighthawk in Flight
In this episode, Greg Yasinitsky, professor and chair of the School of Music at WSU, discusses his work Nighthawk in Flight—an exploration of the line between the genres of classical and jazz called “third stream.” The Washington State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs alongside jazz quartet Nighthawk, an ensemble in which Yasinitsky plays saxophone. » More …
On the Washington Post Redskins Poll
By C. Richard King, professor of comparative ethnic studies at WSU and author or editor of more than a dozen books, including Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots Controversy.
For many, the key take away of the recent survey conducted by the Washington Post is that the vast majority of American Indians do not take offense at the name of the local professional football team. In fact, for some, the poll sounds a death knell for the movement against the slur at the heart of the franchise and has even convinced at least one vocal opponent on staff at the Post to rethink his position. To my mind, all of these readings miss the mark. Most importantly, they miss the harms it excuses and perpetuates. » More …
Donald Trump must push back quickly against TV attack ads, experts say
Donald Trump, the ostensible Republican presidential nominee, proved mostly immune to TV attack ads in the primary race, able to use his dominance of social media to respond with a single tweet that would not only reach his more than 8 million Twitter followers but get repeated across every news medium. » More …