Daniel Herndon

Daniel is a writer, marketing executive, and fake comedian. He's the author of the political newsletter 'The Lorem Ipsum' as well as several text messages.

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Returning to The Laptop

And returning to our families for a Holiday weekend.

The Weekly

Make Penitentiary Great Again

Orange is the New Black 2024. Plus, a contributing author and more in this week's news.

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It Sucks Being a Swinger

No matter how attractive you are (as a voter) if you’re not in one of 12 states, you may never see a Presidential candidate.

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The Final Cut

How I spent four weeks focused on grass, plus the latest election news.

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Here's why you're crazy if you bag your leaves.

After months of studying, countless reports have told us this.

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But of Course, You Should

All I can think about is whether anything I say will matter between now and the moment that you walk up to a voting booth.

The Weekly

I'll Be Swift

For those of you who aren't charting a song on the Top 10 list, I'd suggest you write better songs and wear red lipstick.

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Only If I Musk

The most powerful people have been controlling the distribution of information since well before the printing press. It's not reasonable to expect them to distribute that power equitably.

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468 More Weeklies

Donald extends his thanks to Ye for filling in for him this week. And, does prison even work at decreasing crime?

The Weekly

It’s A Roast

And Liz Truss Wilts Like a Head of Lettuce.

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Coffee To The End of The Earth

How we're destroying the world and our morning routines.

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Crimea River

And Alex Jones loses the Infowars.

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Four Weeks. A Guide to the Midterms.

The important question on everyone's mind is of course, who will control the House and Senate. Here's my take...

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Time for some eggs

Especially if they are on Putin's face.

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Generational Change: The Game of Democracy

Democracy is not being tested. It's on life support. Examining how our views of democracy have changed and how it may not be a certainty in our future.

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Made From Leftovers

Cereal and Ivy League

Chapter 1: Growing up in abject poverty on the Nearest Side of Indianapolis, getting by mostly on leftovers.

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Made From Leftovers

I'm releasing the first chapter of my book and will follow with more in the coming weeks. I explain the book in this issue of The Weekly.

Made From Leftovers

Introduction: Made From Leftovers

Made From Leftovers is a comedic memoir that explores the impact of poverty and what it means for the rest of us.

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Maybe You Should Have a Drink

This little-known fact will change your creative process forever. We took a look at the data, and a big university agrees; people will believe whatever you tell them.

The Weekly

Steering clear of the Monarchy

Please use a screen protector and wipe down all your emails before opening them, but the pandemic is over.

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Working for The Algorithm

The ways The Algorithm takes away our Sundays and decides our fate. An essay about how sound bites win over sound thinking, and even shapes our beliefs.

The Weekly

Well Isn't That Special Master?

I am satisfied with my role as an Email Writer, but maybe there’s something more.

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Putin His Place. A Case For Action.

Lessons from 9/11: It’s cheaper to clean up a political mess than a nuclear disaster. Should we stop the bleeding before it gets worse?

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The Queen and Dark Brandon

A farewell to Queen Elizabeth II and the unofficial launch of the midterm campaign season.

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Pumpkin Spice Wars

Fall is coming and our politicians know we like pumpkin spice lattes, and we can't resist the power of this incredible, but deceptive ingredient.