Writing

Cover Stories

Writer Chris Stewart Warned Us. But Does Congressman Chris Stewart Care? · March 7, 2018

Russian intrigue, international espionage, nuclear doomsday scenarios—it can all be found in the congressman’s 1997 debut novel.

15 Ways to Fix SLC · August 23, 2017

Handy tips and tricks to ensure the survival and growth of our fair town.

A Seagull Story · February 15, 2017

Why a bug-eating trash bird makes Utah proud.

The State Rock is Coal · January 11, 2017

A symbolic explanation of the Utah State Legislature.
(Originally published on Medium.)

So Your Brain Wants You Dead… · May 7, 2014

A mentally ill reporter’s battle with his job and himself.

Other Contributions

Try the Grilled Cheese · April 19, 2017

A vegetarian reviews local hotel food.

Master of My Domain · February 9, 2017

In defense of masturbation.

For Those You Hate · December 9, 2016

How to get the message across once and for all.

Power

Mitch McConnell is the Slipperiest Man in Politics · July 3, 2018

At times, the GOP senator has taken pro-union, pro-civil rights, and pro-choice positions, now he takes whichever serves him best.

The Strange, Brief History of Trump’s Trademark Thumbs Up · May 31, 2018

It seems like he’s been flashing the gesture forever. But he hasn’t.
(Discussion of this piece on The Daily Beat with Joe Virgillito · June 7, 2018)

Bears are After All of Our Best Snacks, and They’re Winning · May 15, 2018

Climate change is causing bears to wake up early and search for alternative food sources.

The CDC is Ruining Muffins for All of Us and I’m Hungry · May 8, 2018

First romaine lettuce, now baked desserts. Is nothing safe?

Trump and Macron are the World’s Worst Best Friends · April 25, 2018

A state visit that included ice cream, kisses, and more ice cream showed there are a few things the odd couple agree on.

Meet the 13 Republican Misfits Running against Mitt Romney for the Utah Senate · April 5, 2018

One of them is a Lincoln impersonator.

Essays

The Chariot of Desire and the Winds of Ignorance · November 22, 2017

How I rediscovered history, baseball, America, and pizza on a cross-country road trip in a shitty Oldsmobile.

A First for Everything · October 29, 2016

Misty Snow, Mike Lee, and Me.

Jesus Christ and Other American Patriots · November 9, 2015

The Tea Party Art of Jon McNaughton.

An Ode to John Cunningham, The Best Songwriter You’ve Never Heard Of · October 31, 2015

Part of Cunningham’s allure to me is his obscurity.