Okay, what the actual fuck is “the Kirkiversary”? Apparently, we’ve reached the point on the internet where the anniversary of someone’s murder is being turned into a fucking joke. For those who somehow haven’t encountered it, “Kirkiversary” or “Kirkversary” has been circulating online as a meme surrounding the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death. People haveContinue reading “The Kirkiversary Is Not Funny”
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A Follow-Up on Lindsay Clancy
I’ve seen some of the discussions surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case, and I’ve seen people defending her, excusing what happened, and even arguing that her husband was actually responsible. So let me clarify something. I don’t know what happened with absolute certainty. I wasn’t there. I don’t have access to every piece of evidence presentedContinue reading “A Follow-Up on Lindsay Clancy”
I’m Sorry, But I’m Not Buying the Lindsay Clancy Excuse
Let me say this upfront: what happened in the Lindsay Clancy case is tragic. Three children are dead. A family has been destroyed. There is nothing about that that should be celebrated, minimized, or turned into some kind of spectacle. But personally? I have a hard time buying the argument that postpartum mental illness shouldContinue reading “I’m Sorry, But I’m Not Buying the Lindsay Clancy Excuse”
Luigi Is a Test
I’ve written about the Luigi Mangione case before. But this post isn’t really about him. And it certainly isn’t about taking the side of Luigi or the CEO who was killed. This is something different. This is about what this case says about us. Let me start with something that shouldn’t even have to beContinue reading “Luigi Is a Test”
Luigi Mangione and the Livestream Stunt: Why I Still Don’t Trust Him
I have written about Luigi Mangione before on this blog, more than once, and every single time I come back to the same conclusion, which is that I do not trust this man, not even a little bit. This week gave me yet another reason to feel that way, because his legal team has filedContinue reading “Luigi Mangione and the Livestream Stunt: Why I Still Don’t Trust Him”
Accountability Should Not Be Selective: Why I Believe James Comey Should Face Consequences
There are moments in politics when your principles are tested not by your enemies, but by the people you are more inclined to agree with. This is one of those moments for me. I identify as progressive. I have been openly critical of Donald Trump and much of what he represents politically. I disagree withContinue reading “Accountability Should Not Be Selective: Why I Believe James Comey Should Face Consequences”
We Cannot Call for Violence. Even Now. Especially Now.
Last night, shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. President Trump was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents. Vice President JD Vance and members of the Cabinet were evacuated. A law enforcement officer was struck, saved only by his bulletproof vest. A suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen,Continue reading “We Cannot Call for Violence. Even Now. Especially Now.”
The Danger of Inflated Numbers, The Reality of Online Abuse, And Why Accuracy Still Matters
There are certain stories that immediately generate horror, anger, disgust, and fear the moment people hear about them. Stories involving abuse, exploitation, SA, coercion, predatory behavior, and online communities centered around harming others understandably trigger intense emotional reactions. They should. Some subjects deserve public outrage. Some topics deserve scrutiny. Some spaces deserve exposure and consequences.Continue reading “The Danger of Inflated Numbers, The Reality of Online Abuse, And Why Accuracy Still Matters”
Trump, FISA, and the Endless Cycle of Power: Why We Must Oppose Surveillance No Matter Who Is in Charge
There is a pattern in American politics that repeats so often it should no longer surprise anyone, yet it still manages to disappoint millions every time it happens. Politicians campaign as outsiders. They campaign as reformers. They campaign as the people who will finally challenge the machine, expose corruption, defend liberty, and dismantle the abusesContinue reading “Trump, FISA, and the Endless Cycle of Power: Why We Must Oppose Surveillance No Matter Who Is in Charge”
The Selective Seriousness Problem: Why the Glibness Around Arson Is So Disturbing
One of the most frustrating parts of this whole situation is the tone some commentators are taking. The glibness.The detachment.The refusal to plainly condemn what happened. And I keep thinking about how differently this would be treated if the method of attack were different. Because let’s be honest: if this were a workplace shooting, nobodyContinue reading “The Selective Seriousness Problem: Why the Glibness Around Arson Is So Disturbing”