Recent columns/posts
A few people have passed along or mentioned this Inside Higher Ed column, which discusses and references Don’s work, life, and death.
Also, there is a piece at historiann.com that discusses the response to Don’s death, the nuances that get lost in such responses, and the concept of ‘justice’ and what it may mean for Don.
There has been some smart discussion recently about what ‘Justice’ may mean for Don. This website is but one response, and hopefully will serve as a clearinghouse for various voices who were touched by Don. We recognize that speculation is simultaneously natural and somewhat pointless. We do believe the concept of ‘Justice’ is up for discussion and hope that we have in some small way, rather than reducing him to a ‘case’ or ’cause,’ allowed the real Don to shine through, regardless of the outcome of the criminal proceedings.
See you at the memorial on Friday.
Justice for Don Belton 
I think the piece at “Historiann” contains some nice reminiscences of Don but is extremely unfair to this site. Thanks for your third paragraph, admin, making it clear that this site and others are part of an ongoing and nuanced conversation.
Hi Josh — I would agree that this site can be a place for that, mostly as it relates to people who were touched by Don.
I think the Historiann piece is actually in respectful dialogue with this site. We don’t really claim to be doing this the ‘right’ way; we are subject to the same anger and sadness and wave of emotions that guide most people’s evolving reactions, so we appreciate the feedback.
thanks!