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Kilmar Abrego Garcia finally receiving due process
Culture

From John Adams to Kilmar Abrego Garcia: America’s Enduring Fight for Due Process

Due process in America is fundamental as demonstrated through history from John Adams to Kilmar Abrego Garcia

By John Polonis, 3 weeksApril 20, 2025 ago
Werner Herzog's memoir, "Every Man For Himself and God Against All"
Book Reviews Culture My Writing

Werner Herzog: An Inspiring Guerrilla Filmmaker Who Wrote an Uninspiring Memoir

Why Werner Herzog’s memoir, ‘Every Man For Himself and God Against All’, disappointed despite the author’s inspirational influence

By John Polonis, 2 monthsMarch 17, 2025 ago
A man writing an essay on 'Beware of Whose Complain' at an East Village NYC coffee shop
Culture Essays My Writing

Beware of Those Who Complain

Harold Ross, founder of The New Yorker, said that writers who complain were the worst writers, and he has a point, which applies to all people.

By John Polonis, 3 monthsFebruary 21, 2025 ago
Triborough Bridge, NYC, as built by Robert Moses
Book Reviews Culture My Writing

‘The Power Broker’ at 50: How Robert Moses Still Shapes New York City and the World

Robert Caro’s famous biography of Robert Moses is more relevant today than ever

By John Polonis, 3 monthsFebruary 19, 2025 ago
Jury duty from the film 12 Angry Men
Culture

Jury Duty: I Groaned But Appreciated It

Jury duty is never ideal, but you may learn to love it.

By John Polonis, 3 monthsJanuary 26, 2025 ago
Culture Dad's Politics Corner

The Five Best Podcasts – Culture, News, Politics

Five of my current favorite podcasts, covering culture, news, and politics.

By John Polonis, 6 years ago
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