Scrap It and Start Over: Part 3 – The Presidency
Gene GlotzerPhoto by Tabrez Syed on Unsplash This is part 3 of a 4-part series exploring what is wrong with the United States’ government. Part 1, Part 2 Of the three branches…
Scrap It and Start Over: Part 2 – Congress
Photo by Quick PS on Unsplash This is part 2 of a 4-part series exploring what is wrong with the United States’ government. Part 1 When it comes to scrapping…
Scrap It and Start Over: Part 1 – The Supreme Court
Photo by Claire Anderson on Unsplash This is part 1 of a 4-part series exploring what is wrong with the United States' government. The Supreme Court of the United States…
Trusting Myself
Photo by Giu Vicente on Unsplash It's almost impossible for me to trust myself during, and just after, a depressive episode. I wrote this piece about confidence, Confidence | Nutmegger…
Patriotism or Lack Thereof
Photo by Kalea Morgan on Unsplash I've never thought of myself as patriotic. I do have a certain affection for the United States, but only because it's my home. I've…
A Possible Fix for the Pop Culture Oligopoly
Photo by Mohammad Metri on Unsplash I'm really not a snob, but I'm afraid I'm going to sound like one in this essay. People can, and should, like whatever they…
A Question about Legislating
Photo by Elijah Mears on Unsplash Yesterday, Sen. Marco Rubio was trending on Twitter. He was complaining that he only had an hour to read an 80-page bill before having…
An Open Letter to Rep. Larson, Sen. Murphy, Sen. Blumenthal, and President Biden on Gas Taxes
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash Dear Sirs, As I'm sure you're all aware, gas prices are currently at record highs. The president is asking for a three-month federal gas…
Success through Secession?
Photo by Trac Vu on Unsplash I've had a long running debate with myself whether Lincoln was right to fight the War Between the States. Part of me feels like…
Mental Health and Creativity
Photo by Amauri Mejía on Unsplash There's one lie/myth/misconception that I hate. It's the idea that mental illness causes/boosts/enhances creativity. It's common to the point of insidiousness. People think that…