From Space to the Grave: Democracy Finds a Way in the USA and the Balkans
I have always been inspired by internet culture and memes, especially those that manage to say more in a single…
The Power Behind the Power: A Form of Corruption in the Shadows
I did not begin with a political theory. I began with a pattern I had learned to recognize. Through the…
Jenny Asks: What Does One “Hey, ChatGPT” Really Cost Us?
At first, the answer seemed trivial. Click, type, wait a few seconds, and the answer is there — completely free,…
Political Protest in Paramus Features “Defend Your Vote From Nazi Bastards” Banner
A provocative political banner displayed over a highway in Paramus is drawing attention not only for its message about voting,…
Troy and The Odyssey: When I Stood Beneath the Walls of Mycenae
I read the Iliad and the Odyssey a long time ago, and a few decades ago I also visited Mycenae,…
There is a little medieval kingdom in New Jersey. And for a few hours, I became a queen there too.
That kingdom is Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, at 149 Polito Avenue, just a few miles…
The De-Flocking Story: How Surveillance Sparked a Revolt
Everyone is talking about Flock cameras now. It is the top topic — hot, current, and something that is slowly…
What Would Have Happened If Odysseus Had Google Maps?
If Odysseus had Google Maps, the entire epic adventure might have fit into one short trip and ended before you…