Society - 21st Century Adulting

Why I Support Francesca Hong, Despite the DSA Platform

Note: I'm grateful to have gotten feedback on DSA dynamics, they are posted at the bottom. People have valid concerns about the DSA platform. I am one of them, and I am wholeheartedly supporting Francesca Hong for governor. I'm not here to tell you what to

Democrats and the DSA, Come Together or Crumble Against the GOP

Politics has become the year-round blood sport driving news cycles in America. Lately, the 24/7/365 news cycle is obsessed with highlighting drama between the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The reality is it’s a great opportunity, but the next two election cycles

Corey Ruiz's Killing, Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough

When I first read Francesca Hong's reaction to the Corey Ruiz killing, I cringed. I reacted to the use of the word execution. I wanted to come at this from an even-handed perspective. We need police officers; many of them do good work. I wanted to talk

All in for Francesca Hong for Governor

Key Points: * Anyone is better than Tom Tiffany, who can’t admit the facts of free and fair elections * Democrats are poised to shift the state forward to the future after 16 years of GOP bullshit. * Francesca Hong is my pick for Wisconsin’s next governor Introduction On the Republican

FairVote Has a Fix for Gerrymandering

The good news is Americans of all political stripes agree on something. 75% of us view gerrymandering as a major problem. Only 7% say it should be allowed. There is no room for it in a functional democracy. What is gerrymandering? Redistricting is the process by which state governments determine

Canceling Free Speech

Cancel culture is the 21st Century equivalent of the witch hunts that followed the invention of the printing press. I don't believe anyone has suggested a civil or criminal case, but it's a good perspective to take if we want to avoid crashing out on a social media post.

Moving the Needle on Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is one of those problems in our society that we seem to be unable to address. Based on the collective online response, it's clear we care. The problem is that too much of our effort is directed to expressing support and having personal conversations. Popular culture

AI: Radioactive

The common reaction to the term radioactive is to think about the dangers of radioactivity and forget the benefits we get from safely harnessing it. If you want love on social media, dunk on AI. AI is less popular than ICE with only 25% of Americans having a positive view

A look at Project2029.me

The concept of responding to the implementation of Project 2025 with Project 2029 is wildly popular. From social media to local organizing, people understand we need a comprehensive response. Project2029.me is a grassroots, citizen-led effort to reclaim our democracy. They are not affiliated with or supported by any

Lighting a Candle to Counter an ICE Storm

As a follow-up to It's Ok to Look Away I'm as guilty as the next person. I confuse spending too much time consuming the specifics of events as if I need to know more to respond. I tell myself that sharing information about current events

Marijuana: The Reality of the Risks and Rewards

The only way to minimize risks and maximize rewards of marijuana and other controlled substances is research and regulation. The best time to do that is as soon as possible.

A Review of the DSA Program