Author: Our Man in Redmond

I was inspired by Steven D’s front-page diary to put together my own version of a Democratic campaign ad for 2006. It doesn’t include the word “impeach” anywhere in it, for a couple of reasons, but I...

You just can’t make this stuff up. According to a story in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, more Americans can name two members of the Simpsons than can name two of the rights enumerated in the First Amendment.I don’t...

There has been a great deal of discussion lately on the state of the Democratic party. Should those of us who are progressive defect and start our own party? Should we work to change the Democratic party? Can we change the...

Ah, good morning! Good morning, and welcome to Sunday Griot! And Happy New Year! I’m glad to see so many of you up and around after what could have been a very late night last night. There’s bagels in the back, plus...

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Sunday Griot! Thanks for taking a bit of time on Christmas to stop by for a story. Today’s story is an original; I’ll tell the circumstances of how it came to be written in the...