Everyone who is paying attention to politics knows it: The 2022 midterms may determine the fate of American democracy. If Republicans win key offices, especially gubernatorial and state secretary seats, they are prepared to steal the 2024 election for Donald Trump by invalidating and falsifying election results. Once he’s installed illegally, Trump has signaled that … Read more
There were so many scandals during the Trump years that it’s hard to remember all. Some stand out, of course, like his blatant obstruction of justice in the Russia investigation and his attempted extortion against the Ukrainian government in hopes of smearing Joe Biden. And of course Trump went out with a bang, attempting a … Read more
Shortly before I started at my secondary school, the Queen came to visit. She left an enduring mark on the place — partly because of the plaque to commemorate the new building that she opened, and partly because the school was deep-cleaned ahead of her visit. Five years later, when I left, you could still … Read more
There’s a species of Young Adult novels — and their attendant film adaptations — that wears sophistication on its sleeve. Mostly for the purpose of demonstrating that sophistication won’t save the anguished teenage soul — see “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” In the teen rom-com, sophistication usually manifests itself in a near-endless stream of … Read more