We’re Not Alone: MLK’s Dream, Not the Trump Nightmare, Should Define January 20Dr. King Saw the Civil Rights Movement as Part of a Global Struggle. That Means Even More Today.1d ago11d ago1
An Unexpected Thanksgiving Guest: The New Smart Glasses Are Eye-Openers for the Techno-Slow Like MeI need a break from even my own occasional commentary on U.S. politics, world affairs and learning from other countries. So I’ll instead…Dec 1, 2024Dec 1, 2024
Empty Sky: On Losing and Finding Faith in the Wake of the Election“I woke up this morning, I could barely breathe.”Nov 7, 20241Nov 7, 20241
Don’t Freak Out! Five Reasons — Starting with Women — Why Harris WinsAre you a Harris supporter stressed about the election? Me too.Nov 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024
People Power, from Manila to PennsylvaniaCanvassing in bellwether counties, I saw how Harris’s campaign echoes a historic pro-democracy drive…which is why she could win.Oct 30, 2024Oct 30, 2024
Will, Harper, Donald and Transgender PeopleA new Will Ferrell film on Netflix is a testament to friendship, pride, progress and pain as Trump attacks transgender people.Sep 30, 20241Sep 30, 20241
Harris Hits a Home RunAt a pivotal moment in American history, she was positive, passionate and presidential. But most of all, she was strong.Sep 11, 20241Sep 11, 20241
Fly Me to the MoonFor a fun, relaxing time the other day, my wife and I went to see Fly Me to the Moon, the lighthearted Scarlett Johansson/Channing Tatum…Aug 5, 20241Aug 5, 20241
Kamala’s Prospects: The Good, the Bad and the MaybeGood things Harris has going.Jul 29, 20241Jul 29, 20241
A Dark DayThe Trump assassination attempt and its possible aftermath are so horrific on so many levels. For what it’s worth, here are two excerpts…Jul 14, 2024Jul 14, 2024