Archive - Letters From Over Here

Letter From New Orleans: The Wrap-Up

Patrick Range McDonald explains why documenting history is a righteous, sacred thing, especially during these sordid times.

Jun 23 •

Patrick Range McDonald

Letter From New Orleans: Day Two

Another day in New Orleans, and more hard truths at the Investigative Reporters & Editors conference.

Jun 20 •

Patrick Range McDonald

Letter From New Orleans: Day One

Patrick Range McDonald reports back from New Orleans, where flashbacks from another time still haunt him.

Jun 19 •

Patrick Range McDonald

Righteous Notes on the Trump Protests, the American Ideal, and Getting Down to Business

The American ideal is beautiful. The real problem is the politicians' screwy implementation of it.

Jun 13 •

Patrick Range McDonald

I Am Not A Brand

I am not a brand. That would betray, one way or another, the integrity of my life and my calling.

Jun 10 •

Patrick Range McDonald

The Eyes of Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jean-Michel Basquiat's paintings pack a wallop. Look at the eyes.

Jun 7 •

Patrick Range McDonald

Letter No. 1: We Are One

"We are one" is a dangerous idea for people in power, but it's good for the rest of us.

Jun 4 •

Patrick Range McDonald

Before We Go Any Further...

Here's what we're trying to do (and not do) at Letters From Over Here.

Jun 1 •

Patrick Range McDonald

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