Someday This Will Be Remembered Like This
Every now and then, I see this image macro in my facebook and instagram feeds: It’s funny. Styles that are common now will be looked back upon as silly. This applies to all of us, not just the bearded...
View ArticleThe Curious Case of JP Sears
If you’re friends with skeptics on social media, or you pay attention to what’s popular on YouTube, you’ve probably seen some witty videos from JP Sears. His skits making fun of coconut oil, essential...
View ArticleMy September 11th Story
Today marks 15 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and I wanted to put my experience into text before memories start to fade and details are forgotten. In order to explain where I...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Admit the Men/Poisoned Candy Analogy Is Wrong
“If I had a bowl of skittles [sic] and I told you just three would kill you. Would you take a handful? That’s our Syrian refugee problem.” vs “You say not all men are monsters? Imagine a bowl of...
View ArticleMisleading Headlines About Gary Johnson and Foreign Leaders
Ever since yesterday’s Hardball interview with Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson, there have been a lot of people on social media posting that he could not name a single foreign leader....
View ArticleAetna Posts Anti-GMO Graphic on Twitter
This promoted tweet showed up on my Twitter timeline today. It’s unsurprising to see misinformation about GMOs and chemicals on social media, but I am surprised and disappointed this is coming from...
View ArticleRainbow Path in Google Maps for L.A. Pride
What a pleasant surprise. Opened up Google Maps and saw this rainbow path! The rainbow areas show the route marchers will take and what streets will be closed tomorrow, June 11th. The L.A. Pride Parade...
View ArticlePhotos from LA Pride #ResistMarch 06.11.2017
Here are some highlights from the L.A. Pride #ResistMarch yesterday. Many more photos are here. WeHo Jesus does not approve of homophobia! Trump Dress The post Photos from LA...
View ArticleIntrospection: My Pain From a Friend’s Suicide
As most of you know by now, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park died by suicide on July 20. His death date was the birthday of Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, whom he was close friends with. Chris Cornell...
View ArticleLaws in Other Countries Don’t Justify US Immigration Policy
A “Gotcha” Argument Used Against Asian-Americans Defending Undocumented Immigrants Here is an argument I sometimes hear when an immigration issue is in the news: You’re so sympathetic to “illegals,”...
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