Author Archives: Sean McCord

A few months after we moved from NYC to Virginia, a New York friend asked me what was the biggest difference between the states. Virginia is more polite, I said, but New York is more sincere. When a New Yorker … Continue reading →

Today, I watched online with horror as police in tactical gear swarmed the Engineering School at UCLA, my alma mater. Shots had been reported, and so mindful of incidents at other schools, the police rightly responded with a show of … Continue reading →

I love my dog. At home, he brings us a measure of comfort and makes us feel safe. But I understand that people may be a little frightened of him. In public, he can be loud, messy, and scary. For … Continue reading →

On May 10, the Washington Post reported that prosecutors in Ohio are weighing whether to pursue capital murder charges again the man accused of kidnapping and raping three women in Cleveland. I am deeply uncomfortable with the idea of charging … Continue reading →

It’s easy to make fun of Clint Eastwood yelling at an empty chair, but this may have been the most honest moment in the Republican convention. Throughout this entire campaign season, Republicans have been railing against a President who they … Continue reading →

Michael Sturges was my best friend in Charlottesville. He passed away this week. Michael might have been mildly amused to hear that I thought of him as my best friend. We knew one another through work and our families only … Continue reading →

I cannot in good conscience support all of the Democratic City Council candidates. I have looked at the Independent candidates running for council, and I think that Brandon Collins in particular speaks very well to many critical issues facing our community, particularly poverty, social justice, and environmental responsibility. Also, he’s a Socialist, so this will absolutely drive the teabaggers mad! Continue reading →