While some historians prevaricate and wring their hands about the necessity, or lack thereof, of tearing down statues that no longer match contemporary values, I find myself mostly indifferent. I’ve never been much for symbolic victories in the face of real, material, oppression and violence. I realize that as a settler, my viewpoint is inherently limited. … Continue reading When We Finish with the Statues and Street Names, Let’s Get On with the Hard Part