Much is being made of Trump's 2023 Veterans Day social post because he referred to his political and ideological enemies as vermin. That's classic fascism and signature Trump. It is scary to say the least, and just the latest of the innumerable reasons why no one should ever vote for him for anything, least of … Continue reading Don’t Say He Didn’t Warn You
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To Those of Extremist Faith
Author's note: I originally wrote this a few days after the Pulse nightclub shootings, hence some of the specific references. And though it's christian-centric, the message is universally applicable. To those of extremist faith: God's job is not your job. It's his universe. They're his rules. He is the decider. He is the punisher. And … Continue reading To Those of Extremist Faith
Problematic Artists’ Work
This was originally inspired by the R. Kelly and Michael Jackson sexual abuse scandals, but it's a question that will come again and again in different contexts, as artists fall short of our expectations for them. When a creative artist is convicted of such serious crimes (murder, rape, etc.), divert all of their profits from … Continue reading Problematic Artists’ Work
Heath Fogelman, author 