This Is A Catalog of Articles I Read Online

This blog is intended to aggregate the online content that I read, to see how such content affects and is affected by patterns in my tastes and worldviews. By no means should anything posted to this blog be considered an inherent endorsement of the article's headline or thesis.  My goal is to create a comprehensive account of what I have read on the internet for my own reference and anyone else's curiosity. Note: Articles below have been read in their entirety, partial reads are not posted.

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The Majestic Untruths of 'The Crown'

The blockbuster series treads an uneasy line between fact and fiction.

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I am not always very attached to being alive

Chronic, passive suicidal ideation is like living in the ocean. Let’s start talking about how to tread water.

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People Are Dying After Joining a 'Pro-Choice' Suicide Forum

How much is the site to blame?

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Elected Officials Just Can't Stop Violating Their Own COVID Restrictions

Is your mayor/governor/congressman in the COVID Hypocrites Hall of Shame?

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It's Time to Learn to Say 'No' to Your Overbearing Family

Sure, they might be mad that you're not willing to travel to see them this holiday. But then what?

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Japan Has COVID Under Control. So Why Are Women Being Forced to Give Birth Alone?

Expecting mothers and experts are raising their voice against what they view as unnecessarily strict virus control measures in hospitals.

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The Worst-Case Scenario Is Happening—Hospitals Are Overwhelmed

A new statistic shows that health-care workers are running out of beds for COVID-19 patients.

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Opinion | Why Prosecuting Trump Is a Very Bad Idea

The goal would be to renew faith in our government, but its effect would be the opposite.

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Michigan Senate hearing puts new spotlight on unproven claims of election fraud

Michigan lawmakers spent hours probing for evidence of wrongdoing in the presidential election Tuesday as unproven claims of fraud flew

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The Supreme Court Is Colliding With a Less-Religious America

Justices’ drive to promote “religious liberty” may only become more intense.

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The New Comedy of American Decline

"Ted Lasso" and "Emily in Paris" are works of escapism that grapple with the inescapable.

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America Failed at COVID-19, but the Economy’s Okay. Why?

The U.S. entered the coronavirus recession with a few structural advantages. Its success may not last for long.

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Right-Wing Social Media Finalizes Its Divorce From Reality

Fox News acknowledged Trump’s loss. Facebook and Twitter cracked down on election lies. But true believers can get their misinformation elsewhere.

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Hillbilly Elegy Doesn’t Reflect the Appalachia I Know

The movie and book don’t show the positive side of the area, because that wouldn’t serve the story’s purposes.

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A Horror Movie Where Wealth Is the Demon

"The Nest" is a brilliantly cast thriller and one of the year’s best films.

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Why Big-City Dominance Is a Problem for Democrats

Metro power comes with huge political and cultural drawbacks.

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‘Why Can’t I Stop Lying All the Time?’

You’re struggling with avoidance, anxiety, and shame.