George's - Writings

  Witnessing Whiteness — Third Edition — A Must Read For White People Who Care Shelly Tochluk’s Third Edition of: Witnessing Whiteness: The Journey Into Racial Awareness And AntiRacist Action is an incredible, incredible book. White people who care about ending racism should purchase a copy of this book, read it, and save it for its reference value. Note: I must admit my bias here! On August 14, 2022 — Shelly facilitated a great workshop that I co-produced — video link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/2U7suoejgxQZTkcICRyWbY1vjvoCRAMOh7lkJ1OcvjNft4yltO9iH5IvS33IAIx5bN4tx2Tt8bg5Dlg.UKuueFPeO_TXsA1Q?continueMode=true&_x_zm_rtaid=-JIsprobTouFRgyq9hfAFA.1660780012971.003f3754f5623b394bf8c96bf310a331&_x_zm_rhtaid=866 . I’ve been a part of multiple trainings with her and members of AWARE-LA — her “home” group. While it would be a stretch to say that we are friends, I greatly admire both her work, and her wonderful caring heart. This book is a primer for the white anti-ra...

  I saw these three amazing films over two consecutive days (the first two at the Chicago International Film Festival!    They were for me a rich, most disturbing films that exposed the realities of the Genocide in Gaza in very different ways! Between Worlds surprisingly brought by far the most tears! Edward Wadie Said [a] (1 November 1935 – 24 September 2003) was a Palestinian and American academic, literary critic, and political activist. [1] As a professor of literature at Columbia University , he was among the founders of post-colonial studies . [2] As a cultural critic , Said is best known for his book Orientalism (1978), a foundational text which critiques the cultural representations that are the bases of Orientalism —how the Western world perceives the Orient . [3] [4] [5] [6]   … Halleran: "Professor Said, do the Zionists have any historical claim to the lands of Israel?" Said: "Of course! But I would not say that the Jewish claim, or the Z...

  Teen shooter kills 3 children, teacher in Oregon elementary school before being shot by bystander Updated 4:07 AM EDT, Fri October 16, 2026   (CNN) According to data from the Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the racial and ethnic composition of Bend is approximately: White (non-Hispanic): ~81% to 82.6% White, non-Hispanic students make up 44 percent of U.S. public school students. [ 1 ] --- We have a white, middle class, teenage male problem in the United States!    Though, the facts in Bend, Oregon are not known to the public, it likely that the deceased 16 year old alleged killer fits this profile.    A significant percentage of the killers have faced rejection from female peers, and disproportionately have killed females, including teachers, and fellow students (when those killed were peers, rather than being younger children. George Marx, October 16, 2026 Watching MS NOW currently, I am hearing talk about the...

I, GEORGE, AN AMERICAN JEW APPROACHING OCTOBER 7 (2026) I never imagined that October 7, 2023 would have turned into a defining moment for many fellow American Jews, including myself.    I knew there would be killing, including mass killing.   I didn’t imagine that it would become THE GENOCIDE (or “The Kristallnacht”) for fellow Jews. Many American Jews, from our twenties to eighties feel deeply victimized, in ways that a generation earlier suffered, related to The Holocaust. Being Jewish means slightly different (at best) things to each of us.   I met K my first week at The University of Wisconsin in September, 1969.    We share an Anti-Zionist perspective, along with other things such as a love of men’s college basketball, and jazz music. He recently told me that it was only since October 7 th , that he really deeply rejected the notion that being one of “the chosen people” meant that he was “better” than non-Jews.    For me, the wor...

    I was fortunate to see Teddy Swims play at The United Center Friday , September 25th, 2026, his 34 th birthday!   A capacity crowd enjoyed over 90 minutes of music, with not that much chatter.     Personally I was on my feet at least 60-70 minutes, enjoying the opportunity to dance and really feel one of my favorite performers. For the devoted Teddy Swims fan, he is more than a musician we enjoy!    Swaying to his music LIVE is far, far more inspirational than listening to a bunch of his songs at home! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gWIIIr2Asw&list=RD9gWIIIr2Asw&start_radio=1 "Lose Control" Something's got a hold of me lately No, I don't know myself anymore Feels like the walls are all closing in And the devil's knocking at my door, whoa Outta my mind, how many times Did I tell you I'm no good at being alone? Yeah it's taking a toll on me, trying my best to keep From tearing the skin off my bones Don't you know I ...