×

Opinion

Do Democrats hear themselves?

Editorials and columns

Vice President JD Vance's handling of the press is masterful, and some of his interactions with them have taken on iconic status. For example, in January, Vance was being interviewed by Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation." While asking Vance about the Trump administration's immigration ...

Personal responsibility leads to joy, freedom

Editorials and columns

Sometimes I wish we lived in a society without laws. Of course, I know that’s an impossible dream. It’s even a bit scary to imagine. Even if we all wanted what’s best for humanity, we’d still disagree on what “best” means. For instance, I might think driving at any speed I want is ...

Washington D.C. is a disgrace

Editorials and columns

At its best, Washington, D.C., is a city of timeless grandeur, of iconic monuments and world-historical centers of power. At its worst, it's a harrowing place where a remorseless 14-year-old could steal your car. The confluence of these two Washingtons in the terrible early-morning ...

An important way to fight Trump fascism

Editorials and columns

As you're painfully aware, Trump's ICE is rapidly morphing into a national police state — targeting legal immigrants as well as the undocumented, some of them awaiting their asylum hearings, others working with approved green cards. Many have been hardworking members of their communities for ...

Don’t leave your mess for…

Editorials and columns

I was reminded of a valuable lesson this week working with a club, who will remain nameless, cleaning out their storage space. What I was reminded of was that no one wants to deal with deciding what should be saved, donated, or tossed. I met with two board members and we sifted through years of ...