Andrew SimmermanDear President Obama,As we near the end of your presidency, our country couldn’t be at a more important (and terrifying) precipice. Both the Democrats and…Aug 4, 2016Aug 4, 2016
Andrew SimmermanOthering is a verb y’all — and it’s a dangerous one.And especially during THIS presidential election.Aug 3, 20161Aug 3, 20161
Andrew SimmermanMy Favorite Moments in Music in 2015I don’t know about y’all, but for me this was an odd year in music. While a lot of amazing music came out in 2015, I found that albums and…Dec 17, 2015Dec 17, 2015
Andrew SimmermanEverything’s a Metaphor: Hiking Half DomeFor months leading up to my hike, I researched…I asked questions…I was equally as excited as I was scared to hike the Half Dome cables in…Aug 23, 2015Aug 23, 2015
Andrew SimmermanThe Cameras May Have Left, But the Struggle Continues“I feel really uncomfortable. Is it just me or does this feel like cultural tourism? It kinda feels disrespectful.”Oct 24, 2014Oct 24, 2014
Andrew SimmermanA glass can only spill what it containsThere’s a picture that made me break down yesterday. In the center of the picture there’s a black teenage male from Ferguson, MO yelling…Aug 15, 2014Aug 15, 2014
Andrew SimmermanI am not Trayvon Martin.My name’s Andrew and I’m am privileged white male who has a last name that’s basically the same one as the man who killed Trayvon Martin…Aug 13, 2014Aug 13, 2014