As someone who spent almost eight years working in and for a graduate student union, this news fills me with an odd combination of glee and frustration: The National Labor Relations Board will review
Hey folks, after many (mostly foot-related) delays, I’ve finally managed to launch a brand-new project for me – my first Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire crowdfunding venture. Basic
One of the more interesting things about Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell is the choice of period – whereas the overwhelming majority of fantasy works are set in a medieval period (something
(Once again, we turn to my brother for some expert analysis on the state of play on Greece) The Greek crisis has been through at least ten iterations at this point. Time and time again, negotiations h
Speaking of progressive regulatory measures that would have a material impact on millions of workers, President Obama just announced that he’ll be lifting the cap on overtime regulations for sa
The combination of Regency dramedy and fantasy (although ultimately a fantasy that owes more to European folklore and fairytales than Jack Vance) in Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell is a wonderful inve
Well, let’s see if tonight’s episode lived up to the mighty tradition of Baelor, Blackwater, the Red Wedding, and the Watchers on the Wall…by kibitzing about it. As usual, beware of
It is a truth universally acknowledged that last night’s episode was a huge improvement from the past few. And the fun’s not over! My Salon.com essay this week examines the difficulties of