Just A. CitizenShould acceptance speeches be political?As a kid from La La Land, I can’t help love the Oscars, even when they infuriate and bore me, as they do every year. Despite my birthplace…Feb 24, 2017Feb 24, 2017
Just A. CitizenWhere were the Garland protests?Now that Neil Gorsuch has been nominated to replace Scalia on the Supreme Court, the Democrats are debating how to respond. Take a cue from…Feb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
Just A. CitizenEmotions aside, is it good immigration policy?What a picture: mass demonstrations at American airports, folks dropping their Saturday night plans to whip up some signs and head to the…Jan 31, 2017Jan 31, 2017
Just A. CitizenMeditating on the MediaI attended an event this week that focused on Media in the Age of Trump. It ended up being a good week to discuss that topic, since media…Jan 27, 2017Jan 27, 2017
Just A. CitizenGive an olive branch, get an olive branch + The Left’s unity issueI’ve heard people complain about The Women’s March (or marches) that took place on Saturday after the inauguration. There’s nothing yet to…Jan 23, 2017Jan 23, 2017
Just A. CitizenInauguration Day: A Blank SlateIt’s inauguration day, so I’m inaugurating this blog. Why? Because the past year was confusing and frustrating and I suspect the next few…Jan 20, 2017Jan 20, 2017