Pepe BawaganThe State as a RopeI sometimes imagine the state to be a rope that most people think everyone should always be holding onto:1d ago1d ago
Pepe BawaganThe Old ManHe came out again late last night — just like clockwork. Every Sunday evening, on nights most people expect to work the day after, he…May 11May 11
Pepe BawaganMy First FloatI never had a buoyant body. Whenever I try to float, my legs start sinking. It’s more comfortable for me to “float” face down while…Apr 21Apr 21
Pepe BawaganSecular Pre-meal ThanksAs a secularist, I am accustomed to eating without saying grace. But having grown up with pre-meal prayers, I am no stranger to how one can…Mar 26, 2022Mar 26, 2022
Pepe BawaganHow to do “Dict Chaining” in ClojureI recently saw a conversation about JavaScript’s recent addition of an optional chaining operator ?. and decided to use this opportunity…Feb 16, 2022Feb 16, 2022
Pepe BawaganMusings on Tax and Economic InequalityWhen people try to say that you shouldn’t fight for increased taxation to fund social programs because ultimately that’s “you paying for…May 3, 2020May 3, 2020
Pepe BawaganReverse Geocoding Where Addresses SuckI live in Manila, where everything is extra frustrating, including reverse geocoding. I was recently tasked with converting coordinates on…Nov 28, 2019Nov 28, 2019
Pepe BawaganFor Batter Or Worse: Abusive ScriptureI’ve recently caught wind of news that someone I know has been habitually verbally and emotionally abusing his wife for the past few years…Dec 14, 2017Dec 14, 2017
Pepe BawaganDigong’s DogwhistlesLet me try to explain dogwhistling and why it’s important to be able to recognize it in political speech.Sep 9, 2017Sep 9, 2017