Society

Not everything fits into red vs. blue

The most dangerous temptation in writing + the purpose of life (Issue #327)

When someone is labeled “liberal” or “conservative,” what does that actually tell you? In American media, these…

Why now might be the perfect time to try writing under a nom de plume

A mushroom walk + Maillard reactions (Issue #308)

Two of my good friends write under pen names. They do this for many reasons. Some are practical: They…

How vaccines became victims of their own success

Fasting, farming, and goals v. values (Issue #278)

Two weeks ago, the U.S. Senate confirmed RFK Jr. as our new Secretary of Health and Human Services. Notably, he doesn’t seem to believe…

“One must imagine Sisyphus happy”

📆 The year is 85% over — let’s make this last 15% of 2024 count, shall we?
Issue #203: Misery, prejudice, and…finding your joy!

I’m not going to pretend to know what this week was like for you. If you’re in the U.S…

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‘Women’s history is women’s right’

A tribute to overlooked innovators, good troublemakers, and…

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