Like the 'little emperors' of one-child China, too many Boomers were taught early that the world was made (or saved) for their comfort and enjoyment. They behaved accordingly, with a self-indulgence that was wholly rational, given their situation. Eric Liu behaveboomerchild share on social
Many smart folks seem to think that if you just get your metaphors and messages right, you'll win. That if you start describing what you favor as a 'moral value' - 'affordable health care is a moral value' etc., - then you'll appeal to red-state voters. Eric Liu affordableappealcare share on social
In the end no segregationist scheme has withstood the force of a simple idea: equality under law. Eric Liu endequalityforce Change image and share on social
I had heard so much negative talk about our generation, that we're slackers and young fogies, that I knew wasn't true of the people I know. Eric Liu fogygenerationhear Change image and share on social
In the end, arguing about affirmative action in selective colleges is like arguing about the size of a spigot while ignoring the pool and the pipeline that feed it. Slots at Duke and Princeton and Cal are finite. Eric Liu actionaffirmativeargue share on social
True fans of the Constitution, like true fans of the national pastime, acknowledge the critical role of human judgment in making tough calls. We don't expect flawless interpretation. We expect good faith. We demand honesty. Eric Liu acknowledgecallconstitution share on social
Throughout this country's history there have of course been systematic efforts to create an official underclass. Eric Liu countrycreateeffort Change image and share on social
We tend to think of politics as bad, full of dirty tricks, negative ads, big campaigns, but I am here to explore the original meaning of politics, which is positive and has to do with balancing competing interests and looking for solutions. Eric Liu badbalancebig share on social
Why does an iPhone cost only a couple hundred dollars? Because, as the stage performer Mike Daisey depicted in an arresting one-man show called 'The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs,' Apple's shiniest products are made by a shadowy company in China called Foxconn. Eric Liu agonyapplearrest share on social
There have been, in recent years, many Asian American pioneers in the public eye who've defied the condescendingly complimentary 'model minority' stereotype: actors like Lucy Liu, artists like Maya Lin, moguls like Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. They are known, often admired. Eric Liu actoramericanartist share on social