David Sedaris on coming out, all over again The humorist has some thoughts about the term "queer" and how people today (or perhaps just humanities professors) identify themselves. Oct 16, 2022
Jim Gaffigan is baffled by the mania over pumpkins The comedian says October (officially "pumpkin season") is the strangest of all made-up seasons – and that "pumpkin spice" isn't what you think it is. Oct 9, 2022
New Yorker writer Hua Hsu on maintaining family ties via fax The author of the new memoir "Stay True" recalls his teen years as a time of overcoming great distances – both generational and global – one page at a time. Oct 2, 2022
Rachel Aviv on how the stories we tell about mental disorders shape patients' lives The New Yorker writer and author of "Strangers to Ourselves" says we can increase our understanding of mental illness by paying more attention to the stories patients tell about their individual experience to find meaning for themselves. Sep 18, 2022
Commentary: Queen Elizabeth's epic reign, and why the monarchy matters Historian and author Amanda Foreman offers her thoughts on the woman who embodied the spirit of a nation, as both a figurehead and a very relatable mother and grandmother. Sep 11, 2022
Diana the revolutionary: What we learned from her life and loss Historian and author Amanda Foreman reflects on the enduring legacy of the "People's Princess," and how she continues to inspire us a quarter-century after her tragic death. Sep 4, 2022
David Sedaris on Alaska, land of eagles and no neckties Returning from "America's Last Frontier," the humorist says he gained an appreciation for a state where people give you things (and not just COVID). Aug 7, 2022
All the president's apologists: Defending Trump by attacking the truth John Dickerson says the former president's supporters have engaged in diversion, distraction and lying about witnesses at the January 6 hearings, demonstrating that they're OK with Trump's failure to protect the nation. Jul 24, 2022
"Don't Look Up" director Adam McKay on the climate crisis that's no joke The effects of climate change are being felt more quickly than we thought possible, but the Academy Award-winning director says there are actions we can take now to deal with this existential threat. Jul 24, 2022
ER doctor on the aftermath of gun violence – on the body, and the community Dr. Megan Ranney, the dean of public health at Brown University and an emergency room physician, talks about the importance of treating gun violence the same way we treat other public health crises – before it lands people in the ER. Jul 10, 2022
Douglas Brinkley: Let us celebrate patriots who put country over party The historian says truth-tellers guard our Constitution, as demonstrated by January 6 Committee vice chair Liz Cheney, and former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, speaking out against fellow Republicans' actions during the insurrection at the Capitol. Jul 3, 2022
SCOTUS' abortion ruling, and when a right becomes a crime Columbia Law professor Carol Sanger says the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade means women are losing an established right touching on the most intimate aspects of family life – and face a new era of woman-shaming. Jun 26, 2022
January 6 hearings: Can our Union survive? The Select Committee hearings into the violent attack on Congress by Trump supporters, and about the ongoing struggle between the will of the voters and election deniers, may determine whether forces of democracy or of chaos prevail. Jun 5, 2022
"Who will go for us?" Memorial Day, and honoring those who gave all USAF Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr., on honoring the sacrifices of U.S. service men and women who died protecting the freedoms we all enjoy. May 29, 2022
Martha Stewart on spring cleaning your home office space After two-and-a-half years of working from home, your office-away-from-office can do with some refreshing. The multimedia lifestyle entrepreneur offers some organizing tips. May 22, 2022
Commentaries
David Sedaris on coming out, all over again
The humorist has some thoughts about the term "queer" and how people today (or perhaps just humanities professors) identify themselves.
Jim Gaffigan is baffled by the mania over pumpkins
The comedian says October (officially "pumpkin season") is the strangest of all made-up seasons – and that "pumpkin spice" isn't what you think it is.
New Yorker writer Hua Hsu on maintaining family ties via fax
The author of the new memoir "Stay True" recalls his teen years as a time of overcoming great distances – both generational and global – one page at a time.
Rachel Aviv on how the stories we tell about mental disorders shape patients' lives
The New Yorker writer and author of "Strangers to Ourselves" says we can increase our understanding of mental illness by paying more attention to the stories patients tell about their individual experience to find meaning for themselves.
Commentary: Queen Elizabeth's epic reign, and why the monarchy matters
Historian and author Amanda Foreman offers her thoughts on the woman who embodied the spirit of a nation, as both a figurehead and a very relatable mother and grandmother.
Diana the revolutionary: What we learned from her life and loss
Historian and author Amanda Foreman reflects on the enduring legacy of the "People's Princess," and how she continues to inspire us a quarter-century after her tragic death.
David Sedaris on Alaska, land of eagles and no neckties
Returning from "America's Last Frontier," the humorist says he gained an appreciation for a state where people give you things (and not just COVID).
All the president's apologists: Defending Trump by attacking the truth
John Dickerson says the former president's supporters have engaged in diversion, distraction and lying about witnesses at the January 6 hearings, demonstrating that they're OK with Trump's failure to protect the nation.
"Don't Look Up" director Adam McKay on the climate crisis that's no joke
The effects of climate change are being felt more quickly than we thought possible, but the Academy Award-winning director says there are actions we can take now to deal with this existential threat.
ER doctor on the aftermath of gun violence – on the body, and the community
Dr. Megan Ranney, the dean of public health at Brown University and an emergency room physician, talks about the importance of treating gun violence the same way we treat other public health crises – before it lands people in the ER.
Douglas Brinkley: Let us celebrate patriots who put country over party
The historian says truth-tellers guard our Constitution, as demonstrated by January 6 Committee vice chair Liz Cheney, and former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, speaking out against fellow Republicans' actions during the insurrection at the Capitol.
SCOTUS' abortion ruling, and when a right becomes a crime
Columbia Law professor Carol Sanger says the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade means women are losing an established right touching on the most intimate aspects of family life – and face a new era of woman-shaming.
January 6 hearings: Can our Union survive?
The Select Committee hearings into the violent attack on Congress by Trump supporters, and about the ongoing struggle between the will of the voters and election deniers, may determine whether forces of democracy or of chaos prevail.
"Who will go for us?" Memorial Day, and honoring those who gave all
USAF Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr., on honoring the sacrifices of U.S. service men and women who died protecting the freedoms we all enjoy.
Martha Stewart on spring cleaning your home office space
After two-and-a-half years of working from home, your office-away-from-office can do with some refreshing. The multimedia lifestyle entrepreneur offers some organizing tips.
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