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Visualizing Reform: Preparing for Post-Scandal America

After several decades of gross misbehavior on the parts of three branches of government, the American people appear to be asking the rhetorical questions, “What if political corruption is bad? And what if campaigning against corruption is a winning issue?” Recent polls have found that large shares of both Democrats...
The first face-to-face high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran since 1979 have ended without agreement.

The Foolest Month, Celebrating Our Humanity

Given our publication date for this edition, I’ll admit I had some dastardly April Fool’s Day plans—like printing definitive...
At a certain point, a town stops being a place and becomes a recommendation of some algorithm or other.

Tourist Town: What We Lose When They Find Us

At a certain point, a town stops being a place and becomes a recommendation of some algorithm or other. One...
“The glory of art is that it can not only survive change, it can lead it.” --Robert Redford

‘Glory of Art’: Metabolizing Chaos

During the tributes to Hollywood’s recently departed at the Academy Awards ceremony, a handsome portrait and quote from Robert...
The first face-to-face high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran since 1979 have ended without agreement.

Human Habitat: Restoration Not Just ‘For the Birds’

Nature lovers know that scientists who study the health of bird populations and their habitats in the San Francisco...
The first face-to-face high-level talks between the U.S. and Iran since 1979 have ended without agreement.

Worst Day, Redux: America’s Mass Shooting Epidemic

In the early afternoon of April 17, 2025, I received what to date has been the worst message ever...
Open Mic writers express their perspectives on a variety of topics.

Manifesto

I am an ant insignificant in size one of too many working through life in service to power I am powerless joining in the belief that...
Open Mic writers express their perspectives on a variety of topics.

Hypocritical Hijinks: Deceit Over Decency

Donald Trump to Iran’s leaders who are cracking down on protesters: “You better not start shooting, because we’ll start...
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