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Glen Retief
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Columnist, Daily Maverick
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B2B, Education , Parenting, Writing , Wine
Trauma, War, Violent Crimes
Content
By Glen Retief| Daily Maverick Verified US ELECTION OP-ED Whether or not Donald Trump succeeds, and what his return to power will mean for a world facing war, climate change and ever-widening inequality, is now a question that only time itself will answer. It’s 8pm on election day and the polls have just closed in our home state of Pennsylvania, the place analysts say is most likely to decide the US election.
By Glen Retief| Daily Maverick Verified LETTER FROM PENNSYLVANIA Mass incarceration is now as much a part of the American landscape as Douglas firs or flowering dogwoodsAll the way back in 1995, when I was, as they say, FOTB (fresh off the boat), a friend took me on a drive through the New York countryside. I saw many new things: maple forests, riverside mansions, bright red barns. But what made the biggest impression was the jails. We drove through one country town after another: Green Haven, Fish Kill, Beacon.
By Glen Retief| Daily Maverick Verified US ELECTION OP-ED Whether or not Donald Trump succeeds, and what his return to power will mean for a world facing war, climate change and ever-widening inequality, is now a question that only time itself will answer. It’s 8pm on election day and the polls have just closed in our home state of Pennsylvania, the place analysts say is most likely to decide the US election.
Company Info
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick is an independent online news publication and weekly print newspaper based in South Africa. Founded in 2009 by Branko Brkic and Styli Charalambous, it is known for its investigative journalism, analysis, and opinion pieces. The publication aims to inform readers about critical national and global issues while defending truth. Daily Maverick offers daily online news coverage and a weekly print edition called DM168, which features in-depth reporting on politics, economics, and social justice. The organization also produces podcasts, documentaries, and hosts live events to foster public discourse. It has created over 120 jobs, focusing on permanent roles in the media sector. The business model includes a membership program, philanthropic grants, corporate sponsorships, and event income, ensuring its sustainability and resilience in the market. Daily Maverick targets readers who value reliable journalism and supports its mission through community-driven funding.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Founded: 2009