Essays & reporting

Writing

Personal essays and reporting on culture, media, and the internet — published on Substack. Free pieces are free; the paid tier keeps the lights on.

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What to expect

Essays on culture and media, reported pieces with receipts, and the occasional dispatch from somewhere above tree line.