
THE GRIND
The Grind
THE GRIND is Jack Hammer’s commentary on the gritty daily life of the city. He finds the stories in the struggle of everyday people, in the forgotten corners, and in the relentless pace of urban existence. These articles provide a human perspective on the city, showing its raw beauty and its many hardships.

The Gilded Cage: Health Care Cuts & The President’s Golden Ballroom.
The word on the street, whispered by folks who know where the money really goes, is chilling. They’re talking about a budget so tight it squeaks, especially

The Algorithmic Eye: Your Life, Just Data.
Alright, pull up a chair and pour yourself something strong, ’cause old Jack Hammer’s got another dispatch. Seems like the shadows aren’t

They’re Touting a Boom, But All I Hear Is Your Wallet Screaming.
Alright, pull up a chair and pour yourself something strong, ’cause old Jack Hammer’s got another dispatch from the front lines of your shrinking

The Corrupting Influence of Trump’s Speech: From Memes to Everyday Language
A Case Study in Language Mind Pollution: by Jack Hammer The rain’s a constant lie in this city, washing the pavement but leaving the filth right where