In the provocative essay "Two Strikes," Shalom Auslander proposes a hypothetical constitutional amendment allowing each adult in the United States to commit two murders in their lifetime without legal repercussions.

The text is a satirical and darkly humorous depiction of various daily scenarios with a Jewish twist.

The text explores the internal voices and external influences that can impact a writer's creative process, as seen through various personas representing self-doubt, societal expectations, and critical voices.