Westfield Miscellanea consists of exactly that, one-off writings, meanderings, etc. that don't really fit anywhere on the site, but which I would like to present anyway. The list below is roughly broken into two general categories. "Articles" tend to be serious musings on politics and the like, whereas "Features" includes attempts at humor and more light-hearted work.

It's not quite that clear-cut of course, but if I spent too much time trying to categorize, it could hardly be called miscellanea, no?

Much of the below either originated on or was expanded from The Table of malContents.

Jan 30, 2004 - It's Time to Soar Again
Written by James Lovell

But I believe we must look farther ahead and deeper into the cosmos. We’ve trolled the shallows of low-Earth orbit long enough, and I agree with President Bush that the time has come to set sail once again on the seas of space. [read Article]

Aug 04, 2002 - Broken Promises and Political Deception
Written by Albert Gore, Jr.

In every race this November, the question voters must answer is, How do we make sure that political power is used for the benefit of the many, rather than the few? [read Article]

Jul 03, 2002 - We hold these Truths to be Self-evident...
Written by John Kenneth Fisher

The Declaration tells us that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed, and that when a government becomes destructive, it is our duty to alter or abolish it. And alter it we must. We don't need guns. We need voices. We need pens. We need hearts and minds commited to doing what is right. [read Article]

Mar 06, 2002 - The Coming Crisis of American Imperialism
Written by Gabriel Ash

The American response to September 11th did not change the terms of international relations. It only enhanced and deepened a trend that was manifest in Bush's foreign policy from the beginning. Surprisingly, this trend should give pause to the corporate executives who lined up behind Bush's candidacy. Unsurprisingly, nobody else wins either. Bush is the ultimate lose-lose president [read Article]

Sep 27, 2001 - Call to Action
Written by Wil Wheaton

In the wake of the World Trade Center bombing, the government is trying to force through laws that run counter to the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The terrorist threat will be taken care of someday, but these laws will still be around, to be abused by anyone who wants to silence you. [read Article]

Sep 18, 2001 - Preserve Your Rights Online
Written by Robin Miller

A guide, meant to teach you how to lobby effectively for the protection of your Constitutional rights in regards to the internet. [read Article]

Aug 30, 1999 - Congress Says 'No' to Free Speech
Written by Robert J. Wichowski

You may think you live in a free country, but if the Flag-Burning Amendment passes, you may just have to think again. [read Article]

Apr 11, 2003 - Download Maintenance.app
Written by John Kenneth Fisher

Download maintenance.app, a very very simple application for Mac OS X that can help less terminal-savvy users run basic maintenance tasks. [read Feature]

Jul 09, 2002 - The List - John 7/02 Edition
Written by John Kenneth Fisher

John's top twenty list of the women he's attracted to, with photos and descriptions and everything. [read Feature]

Jun 12, 2002 - The List - Kaitlin 6/02 Edition
Written by Kaitlin Guzzi

In which Kaitlin runs down her top ten list of attractive men, complete with pictures of her selections. [read Feature]

Sep 01, 2001 - eBay Fun with Denis Foley
Written by John Kenneth Fisher

When things get slow here at the 'Network, we know exactly how to handle it. We just sell our friends on eBay. [read Feature]

Jul 30, 2001 - Atlantic Highlander Script Preview
Written by John Kenneth Fisher

a peek at the third draft opening sequence of "Highlander: Atlantic Highlander", which is, quite simply, a fan film set in the Highlander universe that may or may not ever get made. [read Feature]

Apr 01, 1997 - The Oral Sex Pyramid Scheme
Written by John Kenneth Fisher

Tried Make Money Fast already? If it works so well for money, why not adapt it for other things? (Originally appeared on John K. Fisher's Website of Horror '96-'99, and by far the most famous page in the history of The Westfield Network.) [read Feature]

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