Articles from the ‘W(h)ither America 2008’ section

opinion 11.19.08 W(h)ither America 2008: We Did It! or We’ve Done Nothing

Two weeks after this year’s historic presidential election, Josh Fischel reflects on the understated nature of Barack Obama’s victory.

opinion 11.03.08 W(h)ither America 2008: Blackboard Bungle

Education is the foundation of innovation and progress, so why is it a neglected campaign issue? Josh Fischel offers comprehensive solutions and leadership to the disparity of our nation’s school systems.

opinion 10.29.08 W(h)ither America 2008: If McCain Wins New Hampshire, It’s Probably My Fault

Josh Fischel nobly dedicates his Saturday to canvassing for the Obama campaign in the contested state of New Hampshire. Lesson learned: some weird people live in Manchester.

opinion 10.16.08 W(h)ither America 2008: The Third and Final Presidential Debate

Pundit Josh Fischel breaks down last night’s tussle between Obama and McCain and finds it oddly analogous with the season finale of Project Runway (which he totally had to miss to watch the debate).

opinion 10.13.08 W(h)ither America 2008: McCain’s Planetarium Politics

In his first piece as the Bureau’s political columnist, Josh Fischel breaks down McCain’s beef with stellar observatories.

The Bygone Bureau

A Journal of Modern Thought

  • About
  • Archives
  • Authors
  • Submit
  • Subscribe
  • Via RSS
  • Via Twitter
  • Via Email
  • Arts
  • Travel
  • Humor
  • Personal
  • Opinion

Current Series

  • TumorousJuliet Disparte on having breast cancer.
  • The ValleyJeff Merrion explores the bizarre San Luis Valley.
  • The Long RunLindsay Crouse trains for her seventh marathon.
  • Welcome Back BoodyKatie Boody teaches seventh grade in Kansas City’s poorest neighborhood.

Blogs

  • Editor vs. EditorNick Martens & Kevin Nguyen debate various topics via Tumblr.

Search

Contact

letters@bygonebureau.com

Best Of

  • Pokemon I Invented While I Was Drunk

    Inspired by a break up and an excessive number of drinks, Kevin Nguyen becomes an amateur Pokemon designer.

  • Nowhere Slow: A Spell of Remembering, Woven in Eight Leaves

    In the final entry of his series from Pohnpei, Jonathan Gourlay encounters the island’s devious ailments and powerful cures.

  • The Secret History of Typography in the Oxford English Dictionary

    Nick Martens digs into the pages of the great dictionary that chronicles the history and development of the English language, and unearths some typographic gems.

—More—

Masthead

The Bygone Bureau is an online magazine that publishes articles on culture and travel three times a week.

Editors

Nick Martens & Kevin Nguyen

Assistant Editor

Darryl Campbell

Art Director

Hallie Bateman

Writers

Whitney Carpenter, Jonathan Gourlay, Jeff Merrion & Alice Stanley

Founding Writers

Jordan Barber, Caitlin Boersma & Locke McKenzie

Site Design

Sleepover, San Francisco