Politics

A satirical counterpart to John Perry Barlow’s principles of adult behaviour, written to reflect the author’s criticism of Donald Trump.

A protest against reported Facebook and Reddit restrictions on links to ICEList, with links to the project and related coverage.

Reflections on Charlie Kirk’s killing, rejecting political violence while maintaining a critical view of his public rhetoric.

A critique of Louisiana’s classroom Ten Commandments requirement and a consideration of secular principles for ethical living.

Reflections on free expression, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the case against excluding artists solely because they are Russian.

Trump’s removal from social platforms prompts reflection on the power private networks exercise over public communication.

Questioning advice to read across political divides when doing so treats unreliable reporting as equivalent to factual journalism.

A passage from Solzhenitsyn on good and evil within every human heart, accompanied by my English translation.

A reading list and preliminary reflections on meritocracy, individual competence, and the concentration of economic rewards.

He tells them every single day not to trust anyone, not to believe in the healing power of love and redemption and peace.