A Pandemic Journal Edition Completely Free of Bad Words
I'm feeling chastened to think that maybe my use of salty language is getting out of hand. So I've sworn-without-actually-swearing to tone it down a bit and only use words…
I Am Governor Whitmer’s ASL Interpreter, and I Am Sick of America’s Bullshit
Hello America, that's me standing behind Big Gretch's left shoulder, translating her words while communicating righteous anger. I am woman–I can fucking multitask. And I am sick of America's bullshit.…
Stephen Miller, who found pleasure in putting children in cages
Editor's note: Pandemic Journal staff has found it challenging to keep pace with the news. But some stories demand coverage, and word that White House Advisor Stephen Miller contracted Covid-19…
I Was a Candy Striper at Walter Reed and Now I Have the Nuclear Football. AMA.
I became at volunteer Candy Striper at Walter Reed Hospital in 2019 because of my love of humankind and unflinching belief that I can make a positive difference in this…
A Reader’s Guide to Interpreting White House Reports
Amidst the turmoil of this news cycle I had a sit-down with Pandemic Journal's White House reporter to get the skinny on how she plans to cover what will be,…
A Brief Statement from Pandemic Journal About the Welfare of Our Editorial Staff
Readers have faxed and telegraphed messages of concern about our editorial staff's well-being after news of an outbreak of COVID-19 among the flat earthers who run this once-proud nation. Our…
Pandemic Journal Answers Readers’ Questions About Last Night’s Debate
An outbreak of alcohol poisoning and melancholy sidelined everyone on Pandemic Journal's political beat after last night's hootenanny in Cleveland. So I've turned to other sage voices to offer royalty-free…
Setting the record straight about the banana stand
"There's always money in the banana stand," Pop-Pop used to say. His sage advice stuck with me during the years the banana stand grew like wildfire, fueled by consumers' insatiable…
Getting Back on the Bike
Twenty-plus years ago, I rode a motorcycle. I used it to commute, have fun and occasionally travel. The bike itself was a '79 BMW R100/7, which was a combination project,…
A Pandemic Journal Update for Our Print Subscribers
Pandemic Journal was born during the halcyon years when politicians didn't mess with those of us who purchased ink by the barrel, and readers had to put pen to paper…