Author: Matt Knoedler

Matt Knoedler It’s hard to keep up with the latest developments, but let’s see if we can agree on a few baseline facts.  A new COVID variant is spreading particularly fast. Your recent COVID vaccination helps keep you protected from a serious case but may not prevent you from getting a mild case or spreading…

Matt Knoedler Let’s play “Confess your unpopular opinion.” Here’s mine: sometimes it is good to talk politics on social media. I know I’m deeply in the minority on this point. In fact, last week two studies were published indicating the vast majority of Americans are scared to voice their political views publicly, and that half…

Matt Knoedler Beware the unintended consequences of good intentions. Case study No. 1: campaign finance reform. In 2004, my boss, Gov. Bill Owens, stopped by on my last day to wish me well on my campaign for the state House. He asked me how the recent passage of campaign finance reform, via Amendment 27 to…