I’ve tried to keep this blog more-or-less politically neutral (i.e. not writing about my own political leanings), but I fear that as we near election day, this is going to be increasingly difficult to keep up. First, perhaps I’m hopelessly naive, but I’d like to think that politicians (especially those running for our country’s [...]

Perhaps against my better judgment I put my life on hold for one evening (no studying, no gym, barely any email) and watched the vice presidential candidates’ debate. By way of disclaimer, I’m not a swing voter, and if you handed me a ballot today I’d mark my choice without a moment’s hesitation. [...]