John SowalskyBottom LineSince the election, a school of thought has emerged asserting that it is our duty as leftists to engage those on the right in rational…4d ago4d ago
John SowalskyAtonementDuring this holiday of Yom Kippur, during which Jewish people seek to atone for their wrongs in the year just passed, you may encounter the…Oct 12Oct 12
John SowalskyHow Thanksgiving LooksThanksgiving? I’m not a fan. In fact, “Gangs Thieving” is the stock phrase I use to refer to it. There are reasons for this, and having…Jan 22Jan 22
John SowalskyOnly You Can Prevent Racism. . . I realized that much of what I said could be useful for everyone who shares my skin tone to consider.May 7, 2023May 7, 2023
John SowalskyA Sphere Among the PyramidsWhether we’re aware of it or not, our world view tends to be deeply influence by metaphors. A prime example would be: Love is a sport…Jan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022
John SowalskyDenialHow does truth become discredited while lies become elevated?Jan 26, 2021Jan 26, 2021
John SowalskyCanceledWe’ve all heard a lot over the past couple years about so-called “cancel culture,” a term which, depending on your perspective, may carry…Sep 18, 2020Sep 18, 2020
John SowalskyThe Faith of ScienceIt’s likely that you’re familiar with the common trope which pits religion against science. Most notably advanced by the so-called “New…Jul 11, 2020Jul 11, 2020
John SowalskyWear Your Damn Seat Belt!I’m old enough to remember when no one wore seat belts. Wearing a seat belt while in a moving vehicle became law in my state, Maryland, in…May 20, 2020May 20, 2020