Two weeks ago, I granted myself the freedom to be honest with my readers. To pare an issue down to the root and lay bare its core — no matter the consequence to my perceived impartiality. Because, to me, it is more important to be a steward of democracy than…
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A few weeks ago, I cancelled The Middle’s monthly subscriptions. The reasons were plentiful. The news roundups had become an expected part of the service but one that I had come to dread. Not only because immersing yourself in the news 24/7 can be incredibly depressing but also because it…
If you know me, chances are you know that I am a vocal Never Trumper. He secured my vote neither in 2016 nor in 2020, and my Facebook feed in an election year essentially serves as an anti-Trump Burn Book. So if you know me, you also know that Mar-a-Lago…
On Sunday, 20-year old Daunte Wright was pulled over by Minnesota police for operating a vehicle with an expired registration and air fresheners hanging from its rearview mirror. Minutes later, he was dead. Wright, it turns out, had an outstanding warrant for a gross misdemeanor, and when police attempted to…
The past two weeks have been harrowing. Temporarily relieved of the intimate knowledge of the depth of our depravity during the pandemic, we were issued the starkest of reminders. No one in this country is safe. No matter your state, no matter your neighborhood. No matter if you fancy yourself…
In our new column, “Both Sides Debate,” contributors from the left and right tackle the same topic, so that you, the reader, can see the arguments from both sides. On Thursday, Ed Hanratty discussed the drawbacks of the electoral college. Today, Bobby Pardo offers an analysis of his own. Read…
In our new column “Both Sides Debate,” contributors from the left and right will tackle the same topic, so that you, the reader, can see the arguments from both sides. First up, we have Ed Hanratty, who will be discussing the drawbacks of the electoral college. Bobby Pardo’s piece in…
We are in the midst of a long-overdue racial reckoning in this country. From systemic racism in the criminal justice system and implicit bias in healthcare to voter suppression and the racial wealth gap, Americans are becoming wise to the inequities that exist that work to uphold racist structures. But…
TW: Suicide, Rape Seconds. That’s all it took for the internet to be littered with hot takes. “Spoiled rich girl.” “Princess wants to play victim.” “Are we supposed to feel sorry for the millionaire?” The steady drip of comments splashed my feeds, slow and slight at first, then progressively quicker…
I have been mulling over this piece for weeks. To write, or not to write, that was the question. On the one hand, I’m not even sure it’s of any value, and the admission brings me great shame. On the other, I have this inexplicable urge to share. I don’t…