A few thoughts on that Associated Press story…Early Thursday evening, an Associated Press journalist contacted me by email and asked for an interview.Feb 29, 2020Feb 29, 2020
At Underground Books in Sacramento, youth find their freedomAuthor’s note: The following story was originally written for Comstock’s magazine as part of my recurring “Media File” column, a monthly…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
A quick note on TwitterEarlier today, I received notice that Twitter locked my account due to an unspecified violation of Twitter’s Terms of Service. An email…Mar 15, 2019A response icon1Mar 15, 2019A response icon1
On the passing of my friend, Chris BurrousChris Burrous was my friend, my colleague and my mentor of 11 years. He passed away on Thursday. His deep impact on my life — and I know…Dec 29, 2018A response icon4Dec 29, 2018A response icon4
A brief history of Facebook’s ever-changing privacy settingsFacebook users have always been the product sold, not the customers served. For years, millions of Facebook users who routinely log on to…Mar 21, 2018A response icon2Mar 21, 2018A response icon2
On OrlandoMy heart is broken by the terror attack in Orlando. There are simply no words to console or inspire those who have been personally affected…Jun 13, 2016Jun 13, 2016
On Mental Health Month and depressionMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time of the year when health advocates and organizations raise their call for an end to stigmas…May 13, 2016A response icon1May 13, 2016A response icon1
Former CIA official who defended torture programs endorses Donald Trump’s foreign policy agendaA former CIA official tasked with investigating the actions and whereabouts of Osama bin Laden endorsed Republican frontrunner Donald…Apr 5, 2016A response icon1Apr 5, 2016A response icon1
Why Joywave’s “Destruction” is the greatest song ever writtenSpend enough time in Rochester, New York, and you’re destined to stumble upon a “garbage plate,” a local delicacy consisting of meat, eggs…Mar 13, 2016A response icon1Mar 13, 2016A response icon1
New Jersey says no records of Governor Chris Christie’s travel expenses after endorsing Donald…The office of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has declined to provide receipts and other documents related to the governor’s travel…Mar 11, 2016Mar 11, 2016