Welcome to Gophergrad Writes

Gophergrad Writes is a personal blog that covers a wide range of topics, from public policy, to technology, to human rights, to Montana politics, and even banjos. 

The author is an alum of the University of Minnesota, the College of St. Thomas, and the University of Montana; a veteran; a progressive thinker; and a blue dot under the Big Sky for 20 years. Gophergrad stands up for civil rights, fights injustice, and is committed to tikkun olam (repairing the world). This wide-ranging blog is a platform for the author to share a unique perspective and insights on issues large and small.