Back in the 7th grade, we had to read portions of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle. Published at the tail end of the Gilded Age, The Jungle exposed the extreme lack of regulation in … Continue reading How the Sausage Is Made
Tag: politics
You Should Go Vote
Adapted and modified from a post on my personal facebook page last week… Hey, look. Even if your vote cancels mine out, you should still do your research and go … Continue reading You Should Go Vote
How to Talk Politics in a Bar (If You Absolutely Have to)
In today’s climate, it seems like everyone is thinking and talking about politics. Even in the bar setting, we still have easy access to news and social media on our … Continue reading How to Talk Politics in a Bar (If You Absolutely Have to)
Why I Don’t Not Talk Politics
“I don’t talk politics” feels like a badge of honor in many settings, but why? Maybe we can take a lesson from Parks and Recreation.
NAZIS! (Part Three)
The two previous posts address the history of the English and American eugenics movements, so make sure to check those out before reading this. In this post, we’ll explore the consequences of the … Continue reading NAZIS! (Part Three)
NAZIS! (Part One)
Okay, now that I have your attention, let’s talk for a minute. I know it’s the week of the Intersections festival, that we’re preparing to launch the Bar Chaplain youtube … Continue reading NAZIS! (Part One)
Why We Need the Book of Judges in 2017
Growing up, I remember hearing stories of Samson. As best I could tell, he was pretty much the Bible’s Hercules— a man with superhuman strength who took on the Philistines … Continue reading Why We Need the Book of Judges in 2017
Culture of Criticism (Part One)
2005’s Thank You For Smoking may be my favorite film of all time. The movie stars Aaron Eckhart as Nick Naylor, a divorced dad and lobbyist for the tobacco industry … Continue reading Culture of Criticism (Part One)