Childish Things – The Agony and the Ecstasy of Parenting
A snapshot illustrating how mixed emotions are tied to poignant experiences in parenthood, emphasizing acceptance and the ultimate beauty of life’s transitions.
A Bubble in Time: Ordinary Action During Extraordinary Events
The U.S. faces a political crisis, with concerns over Trump’s power grabs and Musk’s unchecked influence. Public response is mixed, but potential consequences loom ahead.
When Ghosts Haunt Anew – Nona Fernandez’s “The Twilight Zone” in the Age of Trump
Parallels between the Trump administration and Chile’s Pinochet regime, reflecting on past dictatorships and societal complicity amid state sanctioned violence.
What Now? – Meditations on the Left’s New Struggle for Significance
The global Left faces significant challenges as it grapples with recent political realities marked by Trump’s resurgence in the U.S. The Democratic Party struggles to resonate with disillusioned voters, risking further rightward shifts.
Wasted – Brian Thompson’s Ultimately Meaningless Death
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked a mix of indifference and bloodlust in the public, reflecting anger towards the healthcare system. However, it failed to incite real change, illustrating deeper systemic issues.
Liberals: Stop Hitting the Snooze Button and Wake Up
Trump’s 2024 victory highlights the global Left’s decline, revealing deeper societal issues in U.S. politics that Democrats must address urgently.
In Response
NOTE: The following is a response to “Trump plays on voters’ fears in Fox News town hall with Hannity“, by Nicole Russell. The editorial was published 5 September 2024 on USA Today.com. All quotes and paraphrases are from that source unless otherwise noted. It is rare indeed these days that a self-proclaimed conservative offers a […]
Crime and/or Punishment
Last night, one of my colleagues brought up the story of an Indiana daycare director who was recently sentenced to 6 months for dosing melatonin to children in her care without the knowledge or consent of the children’s parents. He and another of my coworkers then proceeded to voice the opinion that jail time for […]
Survival Tool
One of the most irresponsible and tone-deaf takes made by living-room activists and TikTok philosophers involves the use of antidepressants. Amateur social critics often use the large number of people taking these medications as evidence of a widespread effort (whether individually or by societal forces) to create an artificial sense of delight and euphoria in […]
The Phony War
While the popular narrative of intractable intergenerational conflict between baby boomers and millennials (and, to a lesser extent, Gen Z) makes for juicy social media fodder and profitable internet clickbait, the constant bickering only obscures the reality that both generations are being fucked over by the same system. It is true, as millennials often point […]
Antidote Notes 