election

On the eve of anxiety

A meditation on the anxiety that so many of us are feeling right now due to what’s happening in our country, and what you can do. … Read More

Don’t stop, no matter how (painfully) long it takes

In light of the 2020 election, it’s worth remembering that some dreams take years to come true. Or even decades. History says, Don’t hopeOn this side of the grave,But then, once in a lifetimeThe longed-for tidal waveOf justice can rise … Read MoreRead More

Vote. Without fear (if you can).

I’m terribly sorry, but I need to interrupt this regularly scheduled blog post to remind you that you need to vote. (This post is centered on a U.S. audience because Election Day is the day after this post goes live. … Read MoreRead More

Old Voting Machine

What David Foster Wallace taught me about voting

Tomorrow is Election Day in the U.S. This site was launched a few days after the previous presidential election in 2012, so this is the first presidential election under this site’s watch! I know that elections happen all the time … Read MoreRead More