Questions of Civic Proportions: How Long Will We Wait?

by Shellee O'Brien | Newsletter

Questions of Civic Proportions Newsletter October 18, 2020 My Fellow Citizens, There’s a new trend on social media. Get in line to vote and start the stopwatch on your phone. Once you’ve cast your ballot, post a screenshot so we all know how long you were...

Questions of Civic Proportions: Can We Spare a Moment?

by Shellee O'Brien | Newsletter

Questions of Civic Proportions Newsletter October 4, 2020 My Fellow Citizens, This public mind is tired. When discussing the Supreme Court nomination on a recent podcast, Dahlia Lithwick said she felt like a “boxing kangaroo.” She has to keep punching without ever...

Questions of Civic Proportions: What is strength without purpose?

by Shellee O'Brien | Newsletter

Questions of Civic Proportions Newsletter September 20, 2020 My Fellow Citizens, Suckers and losers. Again, we all had to ask the question of whether or not President Trump is fit to serve as Commander-in-Chief. We’ve been here before. We’re stuck in a...

Questions of Civic Proportions: What will happen if no one plays the game?

by Shellee O'Brien | Newsletter

Questions of Civic Proportions Newsletter September 6, 2020 My Fellow Citizens, Athletes have a playbook with moves we all have to learn to execute. The question of who will play the game and who will not transcends the court. One of the most iconic images in sports...

Questions of Civic Proportions: Can We Chase Down All the Dead Ideas that Hurt Women Who Run for Office?

by Shellee O'Brien | Newsletter

Questions of Civic Proportions Newsletter August 23, 2020 My Fellow Citizens, I wanted to know why Katy put her picture on her yard sign. I naively thought the decision came as a result of her side hustle as a realtor. I also hated that Katy ran with her first name,...