Reading the news in dark times

October 2020 Newsletter

There are times when the news is fascinating, humorous, informative, even moving. But there are also times—a lot of times—when it seems calibrated to foment outrage or despair.

The year 2020 has given us much to worry about, fixate on, and get frustrated over. If recent events and news stories are any indication, however, things will likely get more heat…