PinnedInAge of AwarenessbyCarl J. Petersen·Jun 21The Footprints We Leave Behind and What We KeepSometimes the ache of leaving isn’t sadness at all, but the recognition of a moment that mattered.
PinnedInDialogue & DiscoursebyCarl J. Petersen·May 18Trump’s Strategic Misfires: Snatching Defeat from Victory in CaliforniaHow Trump’s unnecessary endorsement disrupted the GOP’s only viable path in California’s top‑two primary.
PinnedInAge of AwarenessbyCarl J. Petersen·May 11Which Way Home?A cross‑country life story about discovering that home isn’t always where you started or where you thought you’d end up.
PinnedInEduCreatebyCarl J. Petersen·May 12In the Candidate’s Words: Ankur Patel on Special EducationWhat voters should know about Patel’s experiences, priorities, and ideas for strengthening Special Education in LAUSD.
InDialogue & DiscoursebyCarl J. Petersen·Jul 4When a Nation’s Birthday Feels Like a WakeHow America’s 250th birthday became another casualty of our deepening divide.
Carl J. Petersen·Jul 4I Am A Patriot (2014)Have we lost the cohesion that once brought us together as Americans?
InEduCreatebyCarl J. Petersen·Jul 2Why LAUSD Incumbents Keep Winning — Even When They FailDespite scandal, mismanagement, and public frustration, LAUSD’s incumbents sailed through another election untouched.
InDialogue & DiscoursebyCarl J. Petersen·Jun 25The Los Angeles Mayoral Race I Always Wanted to Vote InWhy this year’s mayoral race finally offers a real debate about the city’s direction
InRock n’ HeavybyCarl J. Petersen·Jun 14Rush Finds Its Way Back to the StageThe band’s opening night at the Forum blends celebration, grief, and powerful tributes to Neil Peart.A response icon1A response icon1
InRock n’ HeavybyCarl J. Petersen·Jun 3The Measure of a BandAs Rush returns to the stage, a reflective look at their recorded history and the enduring spirit behind their sound.A response icon2A response icon2