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The Intramuralist loves questions! That’s no secret. It’s the only punctuation piece that invites a response. So for the month of October, we wrote down every news-oriented question from every site visited (capped after hitting 150). 65 sites are included — left, right and center. Note that not
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In a recent post I referenced this idea that we pick and choose what we care about. If it affects me, I care. But if it doesn’t directly affect me, it’s a little bit out of sight, out of mind, so-to-speak. I’m thinking that’s
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As we near the 2022 midterm elections, some of our long-fueled societal weaknesses are becoming increasingly visible. For example, for the past half dozen years, the Intramuralist has been disappointed in our overall choice of candidates. It seems we oft have to choose between the lesser of two evils,
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Hear it directly from them… from those who represent No Labels, an organization that refuses to fuel the anger and divisiveness that is ruining our politics. (Allow the Intramuralist to suggest it also erodes the individual heart; no one ever becomes better or wiser by being bitter.) We’ve spoken
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I don’t remember when this happened. I was too young then. It was 1979. I don’t remember if I was aware or had any emotional reaction. I’m not even certain if I would have known if I would have been disturbed. If I’m honest — and I’
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Let me start by saying I sort of stole the title. But the reality is that it’s a question pondered by many. So let’s examine what we know and admit what we don’t. But first… can I ask a favor? An odd request for a blogger, I
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These are the moments that make me shake my head. These are the moments my jaw drops, my eyes open wide, and my initial expression becomes some muddled utterance of… “really?” It also becomes a moment where I am most prone to being seduced by disrespect. It was a mere
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One of the challenges Americans face is getting accurate news. One of the bigger challenges we face is our mistaken belief that we are actually getting accurate news... when we aren’t. Pew Research Center recently updated their analysis of where we get our news. 82% of us say we
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We’ve spoken often here of the perceived societal digression — an increase in crime, an erosion of values, and even the encouragement of division. Somewhere embedded amidst that decline is this confounded notion that the admission of error equates to weakness. Let me state my opinion strongly: this couldn’t
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The cars are sheltered, fridge is full, and all outdoor furniture has been moved inside. All known, necessary preparations have been made. As I write this, Hurricane Ian is slowly but steadily creeping our way. It’s a very fluid situation with much embedded uncertainty, but the current projections have
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It is no secret that one of the things that concerns me most in our country is our inability to talk to one another about tough topics. The encouraged mentality is clearly “if you disagree with me, then let’s face it; there’s something very wrong with you."
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So why would we pay so much attention to royalty? I mean, she really had no political power; her family’s distinction is more symbolic than one denoting a ruling authority. So what is it about Queen Elizabeth II that prompts the unprecedented pomp and circumstance of the week? Why