Essays

The Rooftop Duck

A true story about an invasive species

Jun 9 •

The Forgotten Jewish Holiday

The Alexandrian Purim: the festival of 3 Maccabees (part 1)

May 30 •

Idris A // Ouahmef

Why You Should Try Starting With The Sequel

In-media-res has shaped our relationship with literature for 3,000 years. Why not be intentional about it?

May 18 •

PopeFrancisImagines: A Retrospective

This essay is every bit as deranged as the title leads you to think.

May 8 •

So, Trump Killed AmeriCorps NCCC

Or, the state of volunteerism in the modern U.S.

Apr 18 •

Why Learn a Minority Language?

the reasons may surprise you!

Mar 31 •

Against the Torment Nexus

the definition of insanity is Amazon Prime's overproduced Beast Games

Feb 28 •

Captain, we've got a breech!

Fluidity in dress is hardly new.

Feb 14 •

Idris A // Ouahmef

The End of Outrage

Why is the future Like This?

Jan 30 •

What's Wrong is Right

Practical Gore in "In a Violent Nature"

Jan 16 •

Indrid Lovelock

Hanukkah is a Major Holiday

It's got candles, greasy food, and widespread popularity. What more could you want?

Dec 25, 2024 •

Who's Afraid of Fascism?

Since Trump broke onto the political scene, commentators have asked if he’s a fascist. It’s not a useful question.

Nov 8, 2024 •

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