The wealthy are counting on license plate readers, Fusus, ICE, data centers and drones to calm their increasing paranoia

My degree is in art history, which should cause you to doubt the value of any practical business advice I might offer

We’d all like to wrap our belongings in a kerchief, put them on the end of a stick and follow the railroad tracks out of town

In my opinion, they are nothing more than fancy, job-stealing litter

In moments like this, we should definitely make music and art. But we need to do more than that.

Start writing! Don’t be embarrassed! The world is so embarrassing right now it doesn’t make any difference.

Things like 'up' and 'down' are supposed to be immutable facts. But everything seems to be open for discussion, according to the weirdos in charge.

All the kind people have to try to keep their heads. We will prevail.

Escape from the world of seasoned cast-iron while you still can!

Speak the truth. You never know who might need to hear it. 

I don’t have anything against speed cushions, Matt. I just want to live in a town that stands for something.

You could go as a ventriloquist dummy, but everyone would assume you were Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

Who has the final say in these matters? A Facebook admin? Jeff Bezos?

Just like every other American, I’m completely disoriented

With all the environmental destruction, there aren’t going to be any more birds to watch — so that’s out

We’re going to need to start calling things what they are, for starters

I freaked out during the first few sessions, and each time different people took my blood pressure, and each time I told them about my entire childhood

Our only hope is that the low-wage earners realize we're on the same side

Men are being groomed by right-wing politicians and podcasters to become bitter, one-dimensional battering rams

How do we remain hopeful while the people in power in America insult immigrants and call the poor 'parasites'?

Mindfulness is no substitute for a middle class. Meditation doesn’t work as a co-pay.

Face it, America: We all did this together, and racism won’t fix it

In the age of global warming, being oblivious is a leadership quality

Don’t be scared. Every time you get scared, listen to the song 'Sing' by The Carpenters. 

J.D. Vance has no business telling anyone what they can or can’t do

I recently stayed in a motel that had an A.I. desk clerk. Sadly, I am not kidding.

This question could be about anybody. Anybody alive in this extremely stupid period of world history.

The short answer: Not participating in democracy is not an option

How do you express in prose the indignities of 2024 Tennessee?

Do what I do: watch YouTube videos about exploring abandoned mines

Sooner or later, we are all forced to engage with this noncommunicative health care system

Let’s comfortably house Uber drivers, musicians and Waffle House staff. And fix the potholes that are destroying their vehicles.

The Metro Council will hold a public hearing next week on approving a city contract with Fusus

The way I feel in the winter is harrowing. Here are some things that can help.

Let's try less hand-wringing and more hand-holding

The streets of Nashville seem to be a free-for-all

The state’s Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy in Nashville will cost $415 million and take up 800 acres