Has the Constitution Failed?
In honor of the third edition of Fault Lines in the Constitution, some reforms I'd like to see in a new constitution.
Defending the Americans with Disabilities Act
On the 35th anniversary of ADA, we have to fight for our rights against a regime that seeks to roll back this groundbreaking law.
Nothing to Celebrate
On July 4, 1776, a group of insurgents from the American colonies gathered to write a manifesto declaring their independence from the British king. They listed their grievances, among them…
A Rumor and a Lesson on Tyranny
An example of how a rumor got a "bend the knee" corporation in trouble.
What’s in a Name?
A response to the announcement of an Executive Order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico and Google's rapid compliance with this decree.
“Be Wary of Paramilitaries”
Recognizing the rise of paramilitaries in the US following the pardons of the January 6 insurrectionists and what to do.
A Creative Crisis
Deciding to write a different kind of historical novel in the face of a more repressive environment, but not giving up my commitment to social justice.
Giving Characters Agency in Restricted Spaces
How writers can give their protagonists agency even if the characters are very young or live in very restricted environments.