James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness. Jan 24, 2021
Charles Blow on the greatest threat to our democracy: White supremacy The New York Times columnist reflects on the historical antecedents of recent attacks on America's Constitutionally-protected election. Jan 10, 2021
Bob Schieffer on never taking our democracy for granted The vaccine may ultimately beat COVID-19, but healing a deeply-divided nation may be even more difficult, says the veteran CBS newsman. Jan 3, 2021
Messages of healing and hope, after a difficult 2020 Representatives of three faiths offer reflections for those whose devotion may have been tested by a year of struggle and loss, to renew hope and expectation for the New Year. Dec 27, 2020
Michelle Miller on moving beyond grief While we lost so much in 2020, we also enter the New Year with a sense of promise and hope. Dec 27, 2020
Bobby Flay on creating a holiday meal fit for 2020 As Christmas approaches and news of vaccines brings hope on the horizon, the chef and cookbook author suggests the way back to normalcy may be via our stoves. Dec 20, 2020
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 waitlist As Americans wait for a physical and metaphorical shot in the arm, the comedian notes the many ways this year has been one long waiting game for something better. Dec 20, 2020
David Sedaris demands the right to fire others The humorist suggests the power of a "citizen's dismissal," like a citizen's arrest, could revolutionize customer service. Dec 6, 2020
Dr. Jon LaPook on his personal pet peeves The CBS News chief medical correspondent reveals what irritations push his buttons – and whether one should push back Nov 29, 2020
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 set to music The comedian's Thanksgiving holiday, which he shared with the same people he's been in lockdown with since March, suggests a musical theme for this Year of COVID-19 Nov 29, 2020
Jim Gaffigan on saving face while wearing a mask The comedian opines on how having a big head (both physically and metaphorically) can affect one's use of personal protective equipment Nov 15, 2020
Jim Gaffigan on the painstaking, belabored marathon of an election The comedian asks, what kind of election did we expect from the year 2020? Nov 8, 2020
John Dickerson on weathering Election Day stress As we await results, the "60 Minutes" correspondent says patience is key – as is ignoring rumors and misinformation, from both foreign and domestic agents of chaos, aimed at sowing discord Nov 1, 2020
John Dickerson on the perils of polls Despite what we think we know, there is uncertainty in political polling – and danger in relying too heavily on what polls "predict" Oct 18, 2020
Splitting hairs: Jim Gaffigan on blondes' bad rap The blonde comedian is miffed that pop culture villains often have the same hair color that he has Oct 18, 2020
Commentaries
James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration
The Atlantic writer says the new president's inaugural address speaks to an ever-growing nation's resolve and will to succeed in the face of cruel obstacles and divisiveness.
Charles Blow on the greatest threat to our democracy: White supremacy
The New York Times columnist reflects on the historical antecedents of recent attacks on America's Constitutionally-protected election.
Bob Schieffer on never taking our democracy for granted
The vaccine may ultimately beat COVID-19, but healing a deeply-divided nation may be even more difficult, says the veteran CBS newsman.
Messages of healing and hope, after a difficult 2020
Representatives of three faiths offer reflections for those whose devotion may have been tested by a year of struggle and loss, to renew hope and expectation for the New Year.
Michelle Miller on moving beyond grief
While we lost so much in 2020, we also enter the New Year with a sense of promise and hope.
Bobby Flay on creating a holiday meal fit for 2020
As Christmas approaches and news of vaccines brings hope on the horizon, the chef and cookbook author suggests the way back to normalcy may be via our stoves.
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 waitlist
As Americans wait for a physical and metaphorical shot in the arm, the comedian notes the many ways this year has been one long waiting game for something better.
David Sedaris demands the right to fire others
The humorist suggests the power of a "citizen's dismissal," like a citizen's arrest, could revolutionize customer service.
Dr. Jon LaPook on his personal pet peeves
The CBS News chief medical correspondent reveals what irritations push his buttons – and whether one should push back
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 set to music
The comedian's Thanksgiving holiday, which he shared with the same people he's been in lockdown with since March, suggests a musical theme for this Year of COVID-19
Jim Gaffigan on saving face while wearing a mask
The comedian opines on how having a big head (both physically and metaphorically) can affect one's use of personal protective equipment
Jim Gaffigan on the painstaking, belabored marathon of an election
The comedian asks, what kind of election did we expect from the year 2020?
John Dickerson on weathering Election Day stress
As we await results, the "60 Minutes" correspondent says patience is key – as is ignoring rumors and misinformation, from both foreign and domestic agents of chaos, aimed at sowing discord
John Dickerson on the perils of polls
Despite what we think we know, there is uncertainty in political polling – and danger in relying too heavily on what polls "predict"
Splitting hairs: Jim Gaffigan on blondes' bad rap
The blonde comedian is miffed that pop culture villains often have the same hair color that he has
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