Biden Could Be Great
President Biden inherited an America facing massive, intersecting systemic issues. Great leaders rise to meet the severity of the situation.
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The Hype Must Flow: A Spoiler-Free Introduction to Dune
Dune is my all-time favorite book. I’ve read it so many times I’ve lost count. What I love most...
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In Search of a More Equal Primary
I propose a rotating primary system designed to make the way we choose presidential nominees more fair.
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A Capitalist Economy, Authoritarian Government, and Satirical Cartoon Walk Into A Bar…
If you had told me one week ago that over the next seven days the NBA would get into a Twitter dispute with China so severe it would prompt that oddest of couples Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ted Cruz to team up and sign a joint letter imploring the NBA to stand up for freedom of speech and freedom of expression, I would have laughed in your face. But here we are.
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Impeachment Week One Recap: Framing the Meta-Narrative
The first of many weekly impeachment posts. This is the most important story in years and I will be watching closely.
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Let’s Have An Actual Debate
I express my frustrations with the primary debate format and propose a new debate structure to better understand how the candidates will respond to tough issues if they were elected President.
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Partisan Politics Explained Through An Obscure Branch of Philosophy
I use epistemology, the branch of philosophy that studies knowledge, to explain how the fractured media ecosystem of today contributes to deep political divisions, and why it may be more difficult than in the past to find common ground.
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The Five Stages of Climate Grief
My focus in my graduate studies was climate policy. It was a sobering experience, and it feels as though I’ve gone through the grieving process for human civilization. Writing out each part of this emotional journey was cathartic.
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The Climate Crisis Is Upon Us
Climate change is no longer a problem for the future. We are feeling its effects right here and right now. I write about the changes I’ve felt in my home since the 1990’s.
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History Lessons and Reflections From Berlin
I took this photo of a mural on the East side of the Berlin Wall in September 2018. To me, it symbolized the power of free speech to break down artificial barriers in society. This is a journal style piece about my experience visiting the Berlin Wall and Holocaust Memorial.
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About me
Welcome to my personal blog, where you'll find my thoughts on politics and culture and also some travel reflections. I hope you enjoy my writing and please reach out if you want to chat.
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