I recently interviewed for a job at a large financial institution. The firm was hiring in its Legal and Compliance department due to recent employee attrition in multiple areas. I learned this fact by asking questions I typically ask of prospective employers: “Is this a new position? If not, why Read more
**Update: Since the publication of this article, Edgar Martinez missed being inducted to the MLB Hall of Fame by 20 votes. For those sports writers who did not vote for him this year, please read the article below when considering whether to vote for him in his final year of Read more
We predicted this two months ago. At that time, PolisPandit wrote an article about one month after the Las Vegas massacre, and asked: where is the outrage? America had already moved on from the gun debate. We stopped asking how we could prevent another mass shooting, and instead proceeded with Read more
Society has been inundated recently with stories of oppressed women. The #MeToo campaign, in particular, gained traction after media outlets publicized sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein and other powerful men (PolisPandit wrote about it here). Stories detailing the plight of women at the hands of powerful male oppressors have Read more
You recently turned 30. Write a letter to your 60-year-old self.
Everyone should make resolutions and write them down. Some contend you should instead approach each day with new goals, but that misses the point. The change from one calendar year to the next is more about reflecting on where you have been, where you are, and where you are going. Read more
The internet plays a pivotal role in democracy. It is a forum for free speech, venue for social activism, and origin of many grassroots movements. Prior to Thursday, December 14th, it did not matter whether you were a major service and content provider like Netflix, or a sole proprietor with Read more
Merry Christmas! The holidays are upon us, and that calls for seasonal cocktails. A few weeks ago we detailed the best recipe for an espresso martini, but now that Christmas is here, we need something that tastes like it. There are few drinks that bring Christmas to your tastebuds quite like Read more
Two weeks ago, PolisPandit wrote an article about Verizon Fios and the 30 Day Internet Policy. The article described Verizon’s draconian “Policy” that requires consumers to pay for an entire month of internet service even if they cancelled one day into the next billing cycle. In our particular case, Verizon Read more