Americans are often warned about the dangers of overreaction, hysteria or xenophobia, and rightly so. But there is an equal danger in denial. What the country has witnessed over the past several years is not a series of disconnected curiosities, nor the product of political imagination. It is a ...
I am old. There, I said it. It’s taken 73 years to realize I am much closer to the end than the beginning. All my life I have been too busy to even think about being part of history instead of part of the future. So, I ask myself why am I so concerned about what our country ‘s future could ...
Am I sexist? I think there are differences between men and women -- traits beyond obvious physical ones. But when I was young, feminist leaders said there were no differences. The only reason men ran most things was sexism. There was plenty of that. One example people forget: Until 1974, ...
When you go to an urgent care center or the emergency room for help, you might not actually be seen by a doctor. The person examining you is wearing a white coat or scrubs and a stethoscope but could be a physician assistant. That's OK if you have a minor ailment; otherwise it could cost you ...
Family engagement isn’t just a buzzword—it’s one of the strongest predictors of student success. When families are actively involved in learning, children perform better academically, develop stronger social-emotional skills, and build confidence and a sense of belonging. Still, for many ...
Just how badly did Republicans do in two Texas special elections last weekend? Not as badly as apocalyptic headlines in liberal-leaning outlets would suggest -- but badly enough that Republicans nationwide have to learn some searing lessons. Although the GOP lost both races, one was for a ...