Patrick Koske-McBrideThe Five Stages of Grievance Politics, a Clip ShowOn June 27, like many registered voters within the Democratic Party, I was dismayed by Joe Biden’s performance on the stage. Or, more…Aug 16Aug 16
Patrick Koske-McBrideWelcome to the Holodeck, WeirdosHuman identities are complex and multilayered, despite what oddities like JD Vance and The Donald think, which is why my many labels can be…Aug 13Aug 13
Patrick Koske-McBrideYes, the Republicans Are Weird, and Deeply CreepyIn 2016, I noticed a disturbing trend in the Trump Campaign to bring fringe conspiracy theories to the center of their campaign. This was…Aug 3Aug 3
Patrick Koske-McBrideI Am a White Guy for HarrisYesterday morning, on my way to my cancer support group, Shannon Watts’ Instagram account alerted me to the existence of “White Guys for…Jul 30Jul 30
Patrick Koske-McBrideWell, It’s Now on the Record: Trump is Openly GenocidalI am a minority member in America. More specifically, I am one of that hard-to-find 10–30% of Americans with an “invisible illness.”…Jul 251Jul 251
Patrick Koske-McBrideThe Rarest, Most Precious American QualityIn the nation’s 235 year history, we’ve been defined, at different times, by many different qualities — power, imperialism, expansionism…Jul 23Jul 23
Patrick Koske-McBrideAmerica Is Already Genocidal, a Trump Administration Just Reinforces ThatWhen trying to discuss my fears of a potential Trump Monarchy, I tend to fail in conveying my sense of urgency. Even people who staunchly…Jul 181Jul 181
Patrick Koske-McBrideAmerica’s Minorities Are Already Becoming RefugeesMy very best friend in the world — who is blind and has British citizenship — called me yesterday to cancel our plans, because we’re in a…Jul 8Jul 8
Patrick Koske-McBrideOur Long National Nightmare of American DeclineI am a cancer survivor, and, as such, I am familiar with panic attacks. I’m not used to them coming twice a day. However, just like…Jul 62Jul 62
