"Don Morrison's 3 Minutes of Madness"

Life on the Fast Track 08.12.2019 2:46 ↓

In 1854, Admiral Perry opened Japan to foreign trade -- and fast trains. Why can't we have those too?

America in Your Pocket 20.11.2019 2:49 ↓

If you travel overseas, you're carring a little-noticed literary and patriotic classic around with you.

Requiem for a Whistleblower 06.11.2019 2:55 ↓

How a 19th century French army officer exonerated a colleague framed for espionage and established forever the primacy of justice over politics and cover-ups.

Getting Rid of the Mob 29.10.2019 3:03 ↓

Sicily has had many occupiers -- Greeks, Romans, Normans, Arabs -- but the most recent one has been all but overthrown. There's a lesson here for America.

How to be a Dictator 13.10.2019 2:52 ↓

Despots have a knack for staying on top. A new book tells the secrets of their success. It doesn't involve governing well.

The Crowdstrike President 07.10.2019 2:55 ↓

Trump says Ukraine stole Hillary's emails to frame Russia for election meddling. Is he lying or just nuts?

How to be a Man 25.09.2019 2:47 ↓

Lost a friend recently. Got me thinking about the nature of friendship, and what it means to be a guy.

Life in the Slow Lane 16.09.2019 2:48 ↓

I'm a slow driver. So sue me. But first, here are some reasons you should be thanking -- and imitating -- my sluggish ways.

The Plot Against America 29.08.2019 2:54 ↓

A bunch of rich Americans organized a military coup to install a fascist regime in Washington. Really.

Lessons of Summer 21.08.2019 2:53 ↓

I wanted my city-bound grandson to experience nature. He wanted to play video games. We both learned something        .

Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein? 13.08.2019 2:47 ↓

Many powerful people wanted him dead. Including a mysterious blonde who showed up in my office.

I Can't Breathe 29.07.2019 2:51 ↓

Insulting a majority-black city, telling non-white members of Congress to go back where they came from, clearing a cop who choked a black man to death. Racism is suffocating us.

Go Back Where You Came From 17.07.2019 2:43 ↓

Trump goes full racist, handing Democrats -- and America -- a rare opportunity.

Don't Be Cruel 28.06.2019 2:56 ↓

Almost with noticing, America has become a paragon of cruelty. Let's curb our self-righteousness before it destroys the very idea of America.

Advice for the War-lorn 18.06.2019 2:55 ↓

Oh what a lovely war we're heading toward in Iran. Some advice on avoiding it.

Dead Men Tell No Tales 04.06.2019 2:48 ↓

A suspicious census question raises an intriguing question: Instead of making it harder to vote, what if Republicans made it easier to like them?

Smooted and Hawleyed 15.05.2019 2:52 ↓

Those who ignore the lessons of history are condemned to suffer from the consequences of their tariffs.

Thank You, Mr. Hooper 08.05.2019 2:37 ↓

On the occasion of Sesame Street's 50th birthday, my brush with a forgotten hero of American theater.

Good People on Both Sides 30.04.2019 2:45 ↓

The New York Times apologizes for a cartoon, and yet another synagogue is attacked. Is there a theme here?

Showdown in Aisle 6 23.04.2019 2:56 ↓

After years of setbacks, American workers are getting fed up -- and striking while the ire is hot.

Acting Presidemential 12.04.2019 2:56 ↓

It's normal for a guy pushing 73 to forget a word now and then. But Trump is showing signs of more serious cognitive decline, perhaps even Alzheimer's. Will he follow in Ronald Reagan's footsteps?

Culture to the Rescue 05.04.2019 2:46 ↓

Culture is big business in the U.S., but most cultural products are made in Los Angeles and New York. It's time for smaller cities and towns to get in on the act.

102 Shades of Collusion 29.03.2019 2:56 ↓

In case somebody says the Mueller report found the Trump campaign innocent of Russian collusion, here are 102 reasons that's wrong.

Courage of the Turtle 22.03.2019 2:46 ↓

A reptilian reminiscence of two heroes, two lakes, a grateful nation and a slandering president.

Nice Language 25.02.2019 2:47 ↓

A president's words carry weight, deserve attention and have serious, sometimes devastating consequences.