Today The New York Times published an anonymous op-ed written by a senior member of the Trump administration. It tells a story of a chaotic West Wing in which department heads scurry to keep their concerns out of the president’s line of sight (and consequent whims), and level-headed adults actively thwart his wackier proclivities in … Read more
So, apparently Nike has hired Colin Kaepernick for advertising, and they’re featuring him in a campaign with a slogan about standing up for everything. Or something. I can’t be bothered to look it up and quote it exactly. I’m not really paying attention. Why are you? Both my Twitter and Facebook feeds are full of … Read more
Pope Francis has been popular, as well as provocative in some not-altogether-awful ways. He has also apparently presided over a tremendous institutional failure that is both morally and spiritually repugnant. He must be removed. In the context of beginning to address this terrible situation: why are we talking about anything else?