Kenny Minker – Medium

Kenny Minker

Pinned

Published in

Should war criminals get to see Machu Picchu?

Peru may be setting a precedent against the backpackers who livestreamed a genocide

Jun 6

Should war criminals get to see Machu Picchu?

Jun 6

Perúflora 2025 — Orchids are amazing

Photos from Peru’s annual flower showcase; notes on appreciating and conserving orchids

Oct 23

Perúflora 2025 — Orchids are amazing

Oct 23

Published in

You may not know the Hatch Act, but you’ll miss it when it’s gone

The Hatch Act is a buffer between federal employees and party politics, but it’s becoming an unenforced law

Oct 8

Screenshot from the US Department of Agriculture website with text that says: Due to the radical left democrat shutdown, this government website will not be updated during the funding lapse. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe the American people.

Oct 8

Published in

Picarones — Peruvian Sweet Potato Donuts with 200 Years of History

All about my favorite Peruvian treat

Sep 13

Picarones — Peruvian Sweet Potato Donuts with 200 Years of History

Sep 13

I guess I should tell you I’m on Substack now

My only-a-little-bitter update on me, myself, and Medium

Sep 6

I guess I should tell you I’m on Substack now

Sep 6

Published in

Trump calls Latin America’s greatest cities “the worst places on earth”

But he doesn’t really know Latin America, does he?

Aug 12

Trump calls Latin America’s greatest cities “the worst places on earth”

Aug 12

Published in

Mate Burilado: Peruvian Gourd Art

A 4,000-year-old art form from the highlands of Central Peru

Aug 10

Differently coloured and exquisitely decorated traditional gourds from Peru.

Aug 10

Published in

The Same Stream, Twice

A different stream, a different you

Jul 19

The Same Stream, Twice

Jul 19

Published in

“Influencer Drama” Riles Up the Native Plant Community

Kyle Lybarger, Alex Fasulo, and the power of social media to inspire, or divide

Jul 6

“Influencer Drama” Riles Up the Native Plant Community

Jul 6

Published in

Policy Panorama Hits the One-Year Mark

A thank-you note and check-in with readers and writers

May 7

Policy Panorama Hits the One-Year Mark

May 7

Kenny Minker

Kenny Minker

Friend of Medium

Policy & culture writer • MA international policy • Background in environmental analysis & urban planning

Following

See all (2,967)

Help

Status

About

Careers

Press

Blog

Privacy

Rules

Terms

Text to speech