Michael B. Harris-Peyton - Liberal Currents

Objections Considered: Objection I.—Such Cruelties Are Incredible

To deny that cruelty is the spontaneous and uniform product of arbitrary power is to set at nought the combined experience of the human race.

Theodore Dwight Weld, Angelina Grimké Weld, Sarah Grimké Aug 15, 2026

The Reconstruction Papers

The Minnesota Star Tribune Publishes an Article on The Reconstruction Papers

David M. Perry writes about looking ahead to what 2029 trifecta could accomplish.

Adam Gurri Aug 14, 2026

Fascists Really Believe It

Millions could die because of ideas intellectually and morally equivalent to the ‘lizard people’ conspiracy theory.

Toby Buckle Aug 14, 2026

Michael Harris-Peyton, PhD is an adjunct professor of English at the University of Delaware and also at the Community College of Philadelphia, where he teaches rhetoric, writing and world literature.

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Attacks on Higher Ed and the New Illiberal Electorate

The right-wing destruction of American higher education institutions is a strategic move. Liberals need to answer with a strategy of their own.

Michael B. Harris-Peyton May 6, 2025