by Harrison Litzell | Mar 11, 2022 | Opinion
March has become a difficult month for me – and, I imagine, for us all. As the calendar turns over, I begin to obsessively remember each news alert and developing story as the world changed in 2020. I remember the day that I went to the grocery store late at night to...
by Harrison Litzell | May 24, 2021 | Opinion
The U.S. has had a new president for just over 100 days. We have heard the new priorities and have grown accustomed to the new rhythms and cycles of news. Instinctively, we remember the events of the past four years, and even the terms before that, and do the work of...
by Harrison Litzell | Mar 30, 2021 | Opinion
“Cancel culture” has been the subject of many conversations in recent weeks. Grief has been shared about the loss of Dr. Seuss’ work, the honorifics of the Potato Head family and even warnings before offerings on Disney+. This grief seems to come as people look to the...
by Harrison Litzell | Sep 17, 2018 | Opinion
The lack of representation of traditional minority groups in film and television has been the subject of conversations and movements in recent years. There were boycotts and movements around “#OscarsSoWhite.” There is backlash when an actor or actress is cast to...
by Harrison Litzell | Jul 27, 2018 | Opinion
Hannah Gadsby preaches in her new special, “Nanette,” on Netflix. Yes, the special is listed as a comedy routine, and, yes, Gadsby does get in a few punchlines, but she is preaching. She uses her craft to tell her story and to bring a message of change to her...