Category Archives: Current Events

A broad super-category for articles about real-world current events and other interesting and notable affairs.

An Almost Entirely Twitter-less Success Story

I examine the case of a successful show not using Twitter and wonder whether Twitter is actually necessary for promoting online media and writing.

Celebrating Thomas Sowell’s 90th birthday with one of his many incisive insights.

When you wake up to find the head of government on your emerald-green lawn.

Considering what is essential for essential workers in NYC who commute during curfew hours.

When Google’s errors tend in one direction.

In opposition to a depressing proposed Senate resolution.

Boston Police employ a peacock maiting call to wrangle a renegade bird.