Politics
Faith in Government and Judge David Bunning
Last night, someone in my Facebook network attempted to dox and personally harass Judge David Bunning, the presiding judge in the Kim Davis controversy. Ask me how that worked out for them.
Mike Doyle
Mike Doyle is a longtime autistic, gay, Jewish, Disnerd Chicago blogger.
Judaism
Home for the (High) Holidays
When we resigned from our longtime synagogue last year, we never expected to want to join another congregation in Chicago. Happily, God had other plans.
Media
Why Kristen McQueary Didn't Deserve a Pass from Her Readers
All you have are your words, and it’s your job to use them wisely at all times. That should be especially true for a Chicago Tribune editorial board member.
Updates
Introducing BENAMI MEDIA
Earlier this month, I shared my birthday with the launch of Benami Media, a communications strategy shop devoted to helping socially minded individuals and organizations tell their stories, grow awareness, and make change happen.
Marina City
Marina City: The More Things Change...
Chicago may finally landmark the dramatic Marina City corncobs. But the drama inside the twin high-rises is equally remarkable, too.
Chicago
Black Faces Matter: Real Chicagoans on The 606
On casual racism, the Trust for Public Land, and the real picture of Chicago on The 606.
Chicago
Where Are the Black People in Ads for Chicago's New Park, "The 606"?
"The 606" opened to fanfare in June on Chicago's multi-racial Northwest Side. But where are the black faces in the new park's marketing campaign? And was their omission deliberate?
Backstory
You Can Go Home Again: The 10th Anniversary of CHICAGO CARLESS
After the life-changing experience of reuniting with my family, life is now sweeter wherever I may be. The takeaway from the 10-year anniversary of my blog.
Technology
I’m Not a Mac #14–In the End, I'm a Mac After All
It took five years away to learn that Apple and I work really well together. When all is said and done, I really am a Mac after all.
Judaism
Don't Blame the Bible for Being a Marriage Equality Bigot
On marriage equality, the problem isn't God or religion, it's bigots. And on Friday, the definition of bigotry widened in America.
Family
"I didn't realize how much I missed you."
There are second chances, there are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, and then there are miracles. On seeing my family again after 20 years apart.
Family
Coming Around Again
It has been a long twenty years. This weekend, after a generation of estrangement, I'm going home with Ryan to Queens to see my family.