RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself. Dec 31, 2023
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time" Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction. Dec 31, 2023
Anderson Cooper on freeing yourself from the burden of grief The "60 Minutes" and CNN journalist talks about the propensity among many people to bury their grief over lost loved ones in silence, and how hiding one's grief can inflict an additional burden. Dec 31, 2023
The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children. Dec 24, 2023
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power. Dec 17, 2023
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court. Dec 3, 2023
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected. Nov 26, 2023
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion. Nov 12, 2023
Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish: "Israelis and Palestinians must stop dehumanizing each other" The Arab Mideast scholar says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence. Oct 22, 2023
Yuval Noah Harari on the Hamas attack: Terrorists are "waging a war on our souls" The historian and author of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" says the aim of Hamas' attack on Israel was to destroy our trust in humanity, but that our strength and belief in democracy will overcome terror and hatred. Oct 15, 2023
Robert Reich on the narrowly-avoided government shutdown: Republicans holding America hostage The former Labor Secretary says GOP extremists in the House, acting at the behest of Donald Trump, were behind the crisis to shut down the government – and the funding bill that averts the shutdown is only temporary. Oct 1, 2023
One peril facing job-hunters? Being ghosted To those searching for work online, the job market can be frighteningly similar to online dating. Writer Brad Mislow offers advice to those facing a lot of potential employers swiping left. Sep 10, 2023
Gen. Stanley McChrystal on what would close the divide in America The retired four-star general says the political divisions tearing apart the very fabric of American society can be healed by bringing together young people towards a common purpose. Sep 3, 2023
Remembering Jimmy Buffett, who spent his life putting joy into the world Bill Flanagan offers an appreciation of the "Margaritaville" singer-songwriter, a friend for whom everything was an adventure, and whose positive life force was directed towards giving his music fans a two-hour vacation. Sep 3, 2023
The dream marches on: Looking back on MLK's historic 1963 speech On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his epic "I Have a Dream" speech. New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow reflects on the power of the speech, and on King's evolving views about addressing racism in America. Aug 27, 2023
Commentaries
RIP Jim Gaffigan, by Jim Gaffigan
The comedian gets a jump on the obituary writers by composing a memorial for himself.
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time"
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction.
Anderson Cooper on freeing yourself from the burden of grief
The "60 Minutes" and CNN journalist talks about the propensity among many people to bury their grief over lost loved ones in silence, and how hiding one's grief can inflict an additional burden.
The horror! Jim Gaffigan on horrible kids' movies
The comedian says that the sacrifices parents typically make for their offspring pale in comparison to buying tickets and sitting through objectively bad movies geared towards children.
Charles M. Blow on reversing the Great Migration
The New York Times columnist behind the new HBO documentary "South to Black Power" talks of how Black Americans migrating South could gain majorities or near-majorities in states and wield real political power.
Historian Evan Thomas on Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
The author of the biography "First," about the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, remembers the impact that Sandra Day O'Connor had during her 24 years on the High Court.
George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life
Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected.
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate
A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion.
Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish: "Israelis and Palestinians must stop dehumanizing each other"
The Arab Mideast scholar says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence.
Yuval Noah Harari on the Hamas attack: Terrorists are "waging a war on our souls"
The historian and author of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" says the aim of Hamas' attack on Israel was to destroy our trust in humanity, but that our strength and belief in democracy will overcome terror and hatred.
Robert Reich on the narrowly-avoided government shutdown: Republicans holding America hostage
The former Labor Secretary says GOP extremists in the House, acting at the behest of Donald Trump, were behind the crisis to shut down the government – and the funding bill that averts the shutdown is only temporary.
One peril facing job-hunters? Being ghosted
To those searching for work online, the job market can be frighteningly similar to online dating. Writer Brad Mislow offers advice to those facing a lot of potential employers swiping left.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal on what would close the divide in America
The retired four-star general says the political divisions tearing apart the very fabric of American society can be healed by bringing together young people towards a common purpose.
Remembering Jimmy Buffett, who spent his life putting joy into the world
Bill Flanagan offers an appreciation of the "Margaritaville" singer-songwriter, a friend for whom everything was an adventure, and whose positive life force was directed towards giving his music fans a two-hour vacation.
The dream marches on: Looking back on MLK's historic 1963 speech
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his epic "I Have a Dream" speech. New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow reflects on the power of the speech, and on King's evolving views about addressing racism in America.
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