This is a place where I can think out loud, work through ideas, and talk about stuff that doesn't fit cleanly into the type of freelance writing I do. Some ideas will be fully formed, others, as the title implies, will be unfinished.
What Felt Impossible Became Possible
A post about how the KKK in the 1920s felt unstoppable, about the people that fought against them anyway, and about how fascism always fails.
Published on Feb 23, 2025
At a moment where so much insane shit is happening, writing it down is a radical act.
Published on Feb 1, 2025
Building, breaking, rebuilding: Punk Planet, Year Nine
Seeing Chicago stand up against ICE this week reminded me of why I love this city so much, and gave me a focal point for a reflection on the 50th issue of Punk Planet, which was dedicated to the city.
Published on Jan 29, 2025
In the shadow of Inauguration day, I wrote about Trump, the oligarchy, media, hiding German anti-fascist texts in seed packets, and how it's up to us now to get information out.
Published on Jan 22, 2025
The first time I went to LA I thought I'd hate it. Instead, I fell in love. In this week of devastating fires, I wrote about that beautiful city, its sunsets, its people, and its dreams.
Published on Jan 12, 2025
After Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that he was folding to Donald Trump and the far right, I can't stick around on Threads. Leaving Twitter was hard, but this is easy.
Published on Jan 7, 2025
Looking back on 2024 is like peering through a deep fog. Thankfully there were some things this year that cut through the fog for me.
Published on Dec 30, 2024
He'll be back at Christmas time
This Christmas Eve I thought I'd share this beautiful and haunting performance of "2000 Miles" by David Pajo, from this summer's Steve Albini memorial gathering. I've not stopped thinking about it.
Published on Dec 24, 2024
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