What if? An alternative strategy for 9/12/2001
“Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.” –Thucydides
Fools or knaves?
There are two kinds of liars. Fools lie because they don’t know the truth. Knaves lie because they intend to mislead. Trump is both.
Earth dinner
Most of us don't realize that our dinner tells many stories, embodying our personal histories, family memories, music, art, and other connections... besides our tummies.
On the rehabilitation of George W. Bush
Say it again: The enemy of our enemy is still a war criminal.
7 not-so-subtle messages Congress is sending with its tax plans
The two tax bills define what’s important to a society. Or more to the point, who’s not important.
The new poll tax
These state laws are another form of voter suppression – like gerrymandering, voter ID requirements, and bars on anyone with felony convictions from voting.
Inequality out of control: The average 1% household made over $2.5 million in the...
With inequality ripping us apart, and with few of our national leaders willing or able to confront the problem, we may never again be an equitable and functional society.
The backlash against the bullies
The revolt against Trump is a backlash against bullying in all its forms.
Trump’s HHS pick Alex Azar is the worst pharma bro of all
Azar is a catastrophically bad choice for the government’s top health care job.
Donald Trump’s strange bro-mances with Duterte and Putin
This might be good business for Trump, but it's a sorry deal for our national interest.