I’ve covered American politics for over a decade now, starting back when Trump first descended that golden escalator in 2015. I remember standing in a crowded press pen at one of his early rallies, watching the crowd erupt over promises to “drain the swamp.” Fast forward to today, October 2025, and here we are again—Trump … Read more
Imagine getting a second chance at life after serving time for storming the Capitol, only to blow it by allegedly plotting against one of the most prominent Democrats in Congress. That’s the story of Christopher Moynihan, a name that’s suddenly back in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. As someone who’s covered political upheavals … Read more
Picture this: It’s 2007, and I’m standing in line outside an Apple store at dawn, buzzing with excitement for the first iPhone. That sleek little device promised to connect me to the world like never before—emails on the go, maps in my pocket, and endless cat videos. Fast forward to today, and that same gadget … Read more
Picture this: It’s the summer of 2024, and I’m glued to my phone, scrolling through endless podcasts and clips, watching Donald Trump chat about everything from addiction to football on obscure shows. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris seems to vanish into the ether after a few safe appearances. As a politics junkie who’s covered local races and … Read more
Imagine you’re at a family dinner where the matriarch holds court, sharing stories from decades past, while the younger folks fidget, eager to bring fresh ideas to the table. That’s kind of how San Francisco politics feels right now with Nancy Pelosi at the head. At 85, she’s a legend, but whispers of retirement have … Read more
I remember the night of November 5, 2024, like it was etched in neon lights. I was at a friend’s place in swing-state Pennsylvania, the kind of gathering where half the room was cheering for Trump and the other half nursing quiet disappointment. As the networks called the race, my Trump-supporting buddy slapped me on … Read more
Picture this: You’re snorkeling off the rugged coast of Big Sur, where the water’s so clear you can see straight to the seafloor. Back in the day, you’d weave through towering kelp blades like a kid in a corn maze, spotting schools of fish darting like silver arrows and maybe even a lazy sea otter … Read more
Picture this: It’s a crisp October morning in 2025, and I’m scrolling through my feed when videos start flooding in—crowds swelling across city streets, signs waving high with that bold slogan, “No Kings!” I paused my coffee mid-sip, remembering my own brush with protest energy back in college during the Occupy days. Nothing prepared me … Read more
Picture this: It’s a sweltering afternoon in the Mississippi Delta, where the air hangs heavy with humidity and the cotton fields stretch out like endless white waves. Johnie Williams, a retired farmer with callused hands and a voice roughened by decades of hard labor, sits in the waiting room of the Delta Health Center. He’s … Read more
I can still picture my grandma’s kitchen on those lazy summer afternoons, the air thick with the scent of vanilla and warm butter. She’d slide that big sheet pan into the oven, and we’d all hover like kids waiting for recess, knowing a golden yellow cake was about to emerge—soft, buttery, and begging for a … Read more