Harold Michael Harvey
This is probably my interview. Please watch through the end.
Monthly Archives: May 2025
The Patriotism We Need Now
“My Country Tis of Thee”
During a recent town hall meeting in an Atlanta suburb, United States Senator Raphael Warnock quipped, “These have been the longest 100 days of my life.” His comments, which referenced the fast pace at which the Trump administration has dismantled nearly 250 years of democratic rule in America, drew laughter from the audience.
The Perils of Writing in an Age of Government Repression
Watchman, What Do You See?
Throughout history, writers have played a crucial role in shaping societies, challenging injustices, and preserving truth. I’ve been writing most of my life, since at least the second grade, when my teacher prompted me to write a poem about love. Somehow, my eight-year-old brain managed to tap into the spirituality of life, love, and belonging. Mrs. Betty Calloway could not wait to share this little poem with my mother, a high school history teacher.
Rubio’s Unprecedented Role in the Administration
Trump’s DEI Hire
Marco Rubio holds multiple key positions, including Secretary of State, National Security Adviser, Acting Administrator for USAID, and Acting U.S. Archivist. This level of consolidation is unusual, raising questions about whether his appointments are based purely on merit or if they serve a broader political purpose.
Norman Mailer, Bob Dylan, and the Prophet Isaiah On the Totalitarian State
There Must Be Some Way Out of Here
Norman Mailer, a towering figure in American literature, often explored the concept of totalitarianism as a creeping force within American governance. His perspective, particularly in works like The Presidential Papers and The Armies of the Night, was that totalitarianism in the United States was less about overt state control and more about cultural conformity and psychological manipulation. Mailer warned against the erosion of individuality and the rise of a homogenized society, where dissent was stifled not through brute force but through societal pressures and the dominance of mass media.