Blood Sport
The blood sport continues
Category: Politics and Government
Point…Taken?
A chance interaction with an Instagram video makes one wonder. . . but only a little
A Fait Accompli
The evangelical-fascist movement won an enormous victory at SCOTUS. So what do we do now?
Who’s the Real Silent Majority?
Both the political right and left claim to represent most Americans… but do either?
So Much Ventured… Nothing Gained
After nearly twenty years, the Afghanistan misadventure leaves the country where it started.
Phantoms in the Fieldhouse
House Bill 358 — Continuing the War Against Transgender North Carolinians
Fear and Loathing in the Pandemic
A meditation on how the pandemic has challenged trust and stoked all manner of fears
One More Step Towards the Cliff
We weren’t prepared. We’re still not prepared.
The COVID Resurgence (or Revenge of the Sick)
As the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic raged across the country over the summer of 2020, there was no shortage of public health officials, epidemiologists, medical practitioners and statisticians warning that a second wave of the virus could be expected. They implored the public to minimize social gatherings, continue wearing masks when around people and prepare for the […]
Requiem for the American Dream
Whatever one’s opinions or feelings regarding Donald J. Trump as head of state, a businessman, parent, spouse or human being, there is no denying the profound influence he has exercised over large swaths of the American electorate. His boorish approach to leadership has captivated millions. His indifference to advice and recommendations has been applauded by […]
Antidote Notes 