One of the things I’m thankful for this year (and all years) is the excellent work that many journalists do, and more broadly, for the freedom Americans have to speak their minds. I wrote a couple media-related pieces recently: The first was a take on the bigger meaning of the Hamilton controversy, and why editorial judgment should not be crowdsourced: The Neon Lights are Bright on Broadway. The second was a reflection on these particularly dangerous times for the media: We Know Exactly Who Strong Arms the Free Press. (I’m also extremely thankful that you take the time to read NextDraft. I’d get mushy, but it would be too off brand.)