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
Gwyneth Paltrow on the joys and stresses of motherhood The Oscar-winning actress and founder/CEO of Goop talks about the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother, from giving birth and postpartum depression, to the pleasure of a Mother's Day brunch you don't have to cook yourself. May 8, 2022
Oprah Winfrey on the larger pandemic affecting U.S. health care Her Smithsonian Channel documentary, "The Color of Care," examines how COVID has exposed the prevalence of racial disparities in our healthcare system, costing lives. May 1, 2022
A Passover prayer: We must use our freedom to liberate the oppressed Steve Leder, senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, reminds us of the human imperative to alleviate suffering around the world. Apr 17, 2022
An Easter prayer: The power of peace to create a more just world Sharon Kugler, University Chaplain at Yale, on the importance of addressing aggression, poverty, ignorance and violence that oppresses and destroys our human family. Apr 17, 2022
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 17) Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the spring. Apr 17, 2022
Charles M. Blow on "The Slap" as a cultural Rorschach test The New York Times columnist examines the myriad takes about Will Smith's physical and verbal confrontation against comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards broadcast. Apr 3, 2022
Jim Gaffigan's advice to parents of young kids: It only gets worse After years of standup in which he's complained about his five young children, the comedian and "Sunday Morning" commentator has discovered something truly terrifying: being the father of five older children. Mar 27, 2022
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 13) Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the spring. Mar 13, 2022
John Dickerson on Zelensky's leadership, and on making courage contagious The Ukrainian president's defiance against the invading Russian army has done more than just help protect his country; it has helped bolster the strength of other democracies much older than Ukraine's. Mar 6, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a test for America: John Dickerson The CBS News correspondent says standing up to Putin's lawless violation of another country's sovereignty – an attack on the values of self-determination and freedom – is a test of American ideals and morals. Feb 27, 2022
How the killings of two Black sons ignited social justice movements New York Times columnist Charles Blow reflects on how the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin – like the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till – sparked protest movements led by mothers with tears on their cheeks but steel in their spines. Feb 20, 2022
Super Bowl Sunday: Jim Gaffigan on the pageantry and the gluttony The "Sunday Morning" commentator opines on today's very American holiday – a mix of blood-pumping patriotism, violence and commercials, enhanced with foods we actually enjoy. Feb 13, 2022
Commentaries
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.
Gwyneth Paltrow on the joys and stresses of motherhood
The Oscar-winning actress and founder/CEO of Goop talks about the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother, from giving birth and postpartum depression, to the pleasure of a Mother's Day brunch you don't have to cook yourself.
Oprah Winfrey on the larger pandemic affecting U.S. health care
Her Smithsonian Channel documentary, "The Color of Care," examines how COVID has exposed the prevalence of racial disparities in our healthcare system, costing lives.
A Passover prayer: We must use our freedom to liberate the oppressed
Steve Leder, senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, reminds us of the human imperative to alleviate suffering around the world.
An Easter prayer: The power of peace to create a more just world
Sharon Kugler, University Chaplain at Yale, on the importance of addressing aggression, poverty, ignorance and violence that oppresses and destroys our human family.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 17)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the spring.
Charles M. Blow on "The Slap" as a cultural Rorschach test
The New York Times columnist examines the myriad takes about Will Smith's physical and verbal confrontation against comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards broadcast.
Jim Gaffigan's advice to parents of young kids: It only gets worse
After years of standup in which he's complained about his five young children, the comedian and "Sunday Morning" commentator has discovered something truly terrifying: being the father of five older children.
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 13)
Recommendations from our book reviewer of new fiction and non-fiction titles for the spring.
John Dickerson on Zelensky's leadership, and on making courage contagious
The Ukrainian president's defiance against the invading Russian army has done more than just help protect his country; it has helped bolster the strength of other democracies much older than Ukraine's.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a test for America: John Dickerson
The CBS News correspondent says standing up to Putin's lawless violation of another country's sovereignty – an attack on the values of self-determination and freedom – is a test of American ideals and morals.
How the killings of two Black sons ignited social justice movements
New York Times columnist Charles Blow reflects on how the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin – like the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till – sparked protest movements led by mothers with tears on their cheeks but steel in their spines.
Super Bowl Sunday: Jim Gaffigan on the pageantry and the gluttony
The "Sunday Morning" commentator opines on today's very American holiday – a mix of blood-pumping patriotism, violence and commercials, enhanced with foods we actually enjoy.
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