Inaugural Note

My intention in creating this column is to inspire inquiry into the the conversations that we have grown comfortable with but that are destroying our community. To be clear, the intention is *not* to cast aspersions, point fingers or reveal the "right" answers to anything. I intend merely to ignite a new inquisition guided by an unwavering belief in the collective wisdom and collective action of the American public. If you feel agitated, annoyed or uncomfortable, please allow the inquiry to marinate for a while and return to it later; these feelings aren't counterproductive but growing angry or choosing to dismiss the conversation instead of working through the discomfort is. Thank you for reading.