Today's *first* piece carries over from Tough Times Tuesday, because yesterday I realized there was no easy way to write responsibly about recent Bangladeshi student protests without addressing the weight of competing histories in this country's distinct struggle for a secular democratic state.

I hope you enjoy the explainer!

I think there are very important lessons in this heartache of a regional story, and current conflict, for us all. #Humanism #Democracy #Politics

https://open.substack.com/pub/mlclark/p/back-and-forth-in-bangla-politics