Good evening from Washington, where I’m feeling cautious optimism about a ceasefire in Gaza, followed by a surge in humanitarian aid and return of hostages to their families. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed to CivicTexts since I last wrote, particularly the members who are supporting this work. Editor’
Good evening from Washington, where more snow is inbound later tonight. If you’re receiving this newsletter, it’s because you subscribed to Civic Texts: so glad to see more of you in this new year! Many thanks to everyone who tuned in, turned on, and kept up in 2024.
Good evening from Washington, where I am still learning and relearning the lesson not to compose newsletters in the content management system. If you're reading this, you're subscribed to the first edition of Civic Texts in the year. Buckle up: I have a few things to
Good morning from Washington, where I can confirm sock puppies are far better than social media sock puppets. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed to Civic Texts this past year since our soft launch in the spring. Your support, questions, and sharing have all been enormously humbling as we all
Good afternoon from Washington, where I’m adjusting to a nearly 60 degree temperature swing from upstate New York and reflecting on the extraordinary life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who died yesterday at age 100. Thank you to everyone who’s subscribed to Civic
Good afternoo from upstate New York, where we continue to celebrate the holidays with grandparents in the frigid climes of my birth. I hope you and yours are warm, dry, and safe today. The holidays can be joyous, but also hard times for many of us: if you or someone
Good morning from upstate New York, where I’ve traveled with daughter and dog to celebrate the holidays with grandparents in the frigid climes of my birth. I hope you and yours are warm, dry, and safe on this morning. To everyone celebrating today, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. May
Good afternoon from Washington, where I’ve been holding down the fort for a tween, two dogs, and a growing end-of-year checklist. I hope you and yours are well. If you’re receiving this message, it’s because you subscribed to CivicTexts: thank you! If you can, please consider upgrading
Good afternoon from Washington, soaking up sun while I can. If you’re reading this, you’ve subscribed to Civic Texts from yours truly. Thank you! Please consider upgrading to a paid membership, if you can. Your support means I can continue to make CivicTexts free and open to all,
Good morning from suburban Maryland, where I am starting the week after a holiday break. I hope this message finds you well after Thanksgiving. I cooked up a storm, including a memorable pie and applesauce for the ages. If you’re reading this, you’ve subscribed to a newsletter from
Good morning from rainy Washington, where I am drinking eggnog coffee and getting ready to travel. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating in the United States. I wanted to share a reflection about the origins of this national day that depart from the mythic harvest dinner of centuries past. Our National