Why We Don’t Negotiate
As the impeachment trial for inciting the January 6 coup begins, I use my historical research to explain why we have the trial and punish the perpetrators rather than negotiating with them.
As the impeachment trial for inciting the January 6 coup begins, I use my historical research to explain why we have the trial and punish the perpetrators rather than negotiating with them.
In lockdown the Bricksters are enjoying my new Lego skate park, made by combining two City-theme kits and extra pieces.
How seeing the miniseries Chernobyl in 2021 rather than when it came out in 2019 has affected my perception of the show (and our own Covid-19 response)
Some thoughts on being stuck indoors for more than a year due to my broken ankle and covid-19.
A discussion of villains, their role in the story, and what makes a villain worthy and worth reading about.
Revisiting my post from 2017 on the deus ex machina ending in light of GOP attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
Wrapping up my 2020, a year full of both mishaps and achievements, and New Year's Resolutions I forgot to make.
A review of the celebrated documentary "Collective," which chronicles official corruption in Romania's health care industry and is a cautionary tale.
Some questions on the anniversary of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
A discussion of the German TV series Weissensee and what it can tell us about this moment in the U.S. today.