I began to write this blog in June of 2014, shortly after budget sequestration shuttered the Forecasting World Events crowdsourcing project. If you’ve ever wondered why I have persevered for ten years and three months, this is why:

Reprint: Looking for a Job in Journalism

Naturally, it is the subject of some disappointment that readers who value the material seem disinclined to get to know the writer.

The insights and detailed analysis are all my own. I’m real, I’m made of flesh and blood, a combination of aspiration and abilities that complement traditional news-gathering.

Edit: It is necessary to add that I am interested only in the Western press allied with democracy and freedom.