Archive - Brutal South

Notes from a school board takeover

This isn’t leadership, it’s vandalism

Nov 16, 2022 •

A field guide to Christofascism

On the specter of a white cross at the U.S. Capitol putsch

Jan 21, 2021 •

A South Carolinian's guide to Nikki Haley

She's running for president, unfortunately

Feb 2, 2023 •

I’m pausing regular updates and taking a new job

Jun 26, 2023 •

The far side of the creek

On leaving church, leaving journalism, and never leaving home

Feb 17, 2024 •

A primary candidate's guide to South Carolina

If we're the new Iowa, y'all better get ready to kiss the peachoid

Dec 2, 2022 •

Why do people have to live outside?

Here's what happens when you ask innocent questions about homelessness

Jan 5, 2023 •

Leave our schools alone

A response to Rep. Matt Leber, in defense of critical race theory (and ‘critical race theory’)

Feb 22, 2023 •

Restlessness at work

On Studs Terkel and what we do all day

Jun 7, 2023 •

Parenthood won’t fix you

Notes on cynical dadposting and the threat of creeping natalism

Sep 18, 2024 •

Censors lose in the end

The speech police want to ban Ta-Nehisi Coates. We’ve got them outnumbered.

Jun 14, 2023 •

Behold the Denny's Tower

Considering a postmodern landmark from several angles

Jan 12, 2023 •

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