North of 80, looks at the world that no longer is, one I did well in, and shares the shock, the joy, the anger, questions, the joys the fear, of the fundamental alarming and exciting shifts. And the creative courage to walk into all.
My name is Jess and I was a high school Literature teacher for 16 years until I decided to run as a Democrat in a rural, red district in Missouri. I bring you news and politics from Missouri and beyond from a rural progressive point of view.
Solo traveler and New York Times bestselling author goes rogue to bring readers a first-person report from the far reaches of the American road.
A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the intelligence community.