I am currently on an extended hiatus from blogging at Emboldened.

I began blogging in 2004 in the aftermath of the election. At the time, the Baltimore Group was designed to promote discussions between friends but it quickly transformed itself into the driving force behind my personal political evolution, even serving as the vehicle for my career. The more passionate I became about the issues facing this country the more involved I got, working first to help campaigns around the country develop web campaigns and then serving as Deputy Finance Director for a progressive Democrat running in a heated primary. Throughout that period I wrote extensively and grew to love the blogosphere for its substance and its community. It never bothered me that my writing failed to attract a massive following akin to the giants of the netroots because my participation was enough to earn all the benefits of the community: challenge, self-reflection, inspiration, and purpose. I will always be immensely proud of myself for the years I spent dedicating my free time towards participating in my democracy.

Of course, I also began blogging at the same time I was applying to law schools. I was accepted to Boston College Law School just as my political activities and my blogging were taking off, so I deferred for a year. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I got to BC Law last September I carried with me all the experiences of the previous two years ready for the challenge and excited to learn the language of the law. Initially, I was able to blog and study. The first months of law school are filled with intense discussions about the law and politics, so it was natural that I delved into the Military Commissions Act in both my on- and offline lives. Eventually, though, I started to fall behind just couldn’t keep up my writing. As most bloggers know, once you let yourself off your posting schedule it’s easy to let your blog do dry. My last post here was in mid-April.

This post, then, is merely a formality; I took a hiatus from Emboldened a while ago.

In the end, though, I am thrilled to have to make this decision. That law school has taken precedence is good news. It means I love it and am overwhelmingly happy to be pouring myself into my education. Moreover, I am still blogging at the student-run Eagleionline.com, a terrific and unprecedented resource for the BC Law community, and occasionally at the blog of the American Constitution Society, of which I am an Editor at Large (and chapter president).
Before closing I should mention two things: First, I want to congratulate Matt on his recent success. He is in the early stages of a tremendous career in politics. I also want to thank you, Matt, for Emboldened, our little project that has meant so much to me and to our friendship. Second, as I said earlier, I am immensely proud of my blogging here at Emboldened–if not every word, then at least the spirit behind this whole project stands for a very important period in my life.

Thank you to everyone.