Conflict of Interest

Kevin writes the newsletter Conflict of Interest, where he explores change in the political, cultural and history landscape and how it affects the public good.

Kevin Ellis 6/5/24 Kevin Ellis 6/5/24

Trump's Jury - and Mine

In 2005, I served on a jury. We lived in Massachusetts, and somehow, the legal system found me. I couldn’t believe it. The snail mail letter instructed me to show up at the Worcester, MA, courthouse early on weekday morning.

Kevin Ellis 5/29/24 Kevin Ellis 5/29/24

A New Phase

Change is afoot.

I am moving the Conflict of Interest Newsletter to a new platform called Substack.

Kevin Ellis 5/21/24 Kevin Ellis 5/21/24

Scenes from the Vermont Democratic Party

Last Saturday, I found myself at one of those political dinners.

Kevin Ellis 5/1/24 Kevin Ellis 5/1/24

The View from 34E on Biden's Election Problem

It’s Earth Day. Trump’s criminal trial has begun and the US Congress just approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and all manner of bank accounts outside the US. On a flight to DC from Chicago, that does not sit well with my seatmate in 34E - who is also my son.