Faith Salie on the addictive internet meme "6-7" Faith Salie brings some middle-aged energy to the latest inside joke among youngsters. Nov 9, 2025
Why a 13-year-old baseball fan cheers for more than one team A lot of sports fans get behind team rivalries, but Augustus Salie-Semel suggests that embracing more than one team (for example, the Yankees AND the Red Sox!) offers valuable lessons outside of sports. Oct 26, 2025
Charles M. Blow on the crisis facing local newspapers By some estimates, more than 3,200 print newspapers have vanished since 2005, with an estimated two newspapers closing each week, while funding for public broadcasting also shrinks. Oct 24, 2025
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Rosh Hashanah, and a return to "our better selves" As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year. Sep 21, 2025
Commentary: James Fallows on the lessons to take from political violence "Breaking the News" writer James Fallows says that when political violence erupts, there are lessons we can take – about cycles of political violence, and our reactions to it. Sep 14, 2025
Commentary: Health expert's plea to GOP senator regarding RFK Jr. Dr. Timothy Johnson has a message for a fellow doctor, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who'd promised oversight of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sep 7, 2025
Jim Gaffigan on the summer harvest: Too many cukes! The comedian and aspiring gardener talks about the advantages, and disadvantages, of a bountiful harvest. Aug 31, 2025
To tip or not to tip: That is David Sedaris' question The humorist has some thoughts about gratuities, especially when they're pre-programmed onto a screen. Aug 10, 2025
Former Obama speechwriter David Litt on finding neutral ground "Common ground" may be increasingly difficult to find when everything seems political. Instead, David Litt suggests finding "neutral ground" with others – spending time together focused on something other than our differences (like, surfing). Jul 20, 2025
How is Jim Gaffigan as a father? Hear it from one of his kids The comedian's youngest son, Patrick Gaffigan, offers his take on Jim Gaffigan as a role model, and it's not pretty. Happy Father's Day, Jim! Jun 15, 2025
From celebrating Juneteenth to the erasure of Black history: Charles M. Blow on America today The political analyst and former NYT columnist says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Jun 8, 2025
Faith Salie offers her two cents on the end of the penny The U.S. Treasury announced that, by early next year, it will cease making new pennies, which cost almost four times to make what they are actually worth. But Faith Salie says that, while phasing out the one-cent coin might make sense, its loss is more than what we can calculate. Jun 1, 2025
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction" Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries. May 25, 2025
Jim Gaffigan on how best to celebrate Dads this Mother's Day The comedian has a brilliant idea on how to pay tribute to fathers in a way that is not at all self-serving (really!), even if it takes 35 days to do so. May 11, 2025
Gerald Ford and America's "moral obligation" to refugees Historian Douglas Brinkley looks at how President Ford's welcoming of tens of thousands of South Vietnamese refugees after Saigon fell reflected America's history, diversity and compassion. Apr 27, 2025
Commentaries
Faith Salie on the addictive internet meme "6-7"
Faith Salie brings some middle-aged energy to the latest inside joke among youngsters.
Why a 13-year-old baseball fan cheers for more than one team
A lot of sports fans get behind team rivalries, but Augustus Salie-Semel suggests that embracing more than one team (for example, the Yankees AND the Red Sox!) offers valuable lessons outside of sports.
Charles M. Blow on the crisis facing local newspapers
By some estimates, more than 3,200 print newspapers have vanished since 2005, with an estimated two newspapers closing each week, while funding for public broadcasting also shrinks.
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl on Rosh Hashanah, and a return to "our better selves"
As the Jewish calendar marks Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl offers a message to us all about commemorating the New Year.
Commentary: James Fallows on the lessons to take from political violence
"Breaking the News" writer James Fallows says that when political violence erupts, there are lessons we can take – about cycles of political violence, and our reactions to it.
Commentary: Health expert's plea to GOP senator regarding RFK Jr.
Dr. Timothy Johnson has a message for a fellow doctor, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who'd promised oversight of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Jim Gaffigan on the summer harvest: Too many cukes!
The comedian and aspiring gardener talks about the advantages, and disadvantages, of a bountiful harvest.
To tip or not to tip: That is David Sedaris' question
The humorist has some thoughts about gratuities, especially when they're pre-programmed onto a screen.
Former Obama speechwriter David Litt on finding neutral ground
"Common ground" may be increasingly difficult to find when everything seems political. Instead, David Litt suggests finding "neutral ground" with others – spending time together focused on something other than our differences (like, surfing).
How is Jim Gaffigan as a father? Hear it from one of his kids
The comedian's youngest son, Patrick Gaffigan, offers his take on Jim Gaffigan as a role model, and it's not pretty. Happy Father's Day, Jim!
From celebrating Juneteenth to the erasure of Black history: Charles M. Blow on America today
The political analyst and former NYT columnist says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Faith Salie offers her two cents on the end of the penny
The U.S. Treasury announced that, by early next year, it will cease making new pennies, which cost almost four times to make what they are actually worth. But Faith Salie says that, while phasing out the one-cent coin might make sense, its loss is more than what we can calculate.
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Jim Gaffigan on how best to celebrate Dads this Mother's Day
The comedian has a brilliant idea on how to pay tribute to fathers in a way that is not at all self-serving (really!), even if it takes 35 days to do so.
Gerald Ford and America's "moral obligation" to refugees
Historian Douglas Brinkley looks at how President Ford's welcoming of tens of thousands of South Vietnamese refugees after Saigon fell reflected America's history, diversity and compassion.
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