Down But Not Under: In “No Worries” Australia, Worries About AmericaAlso in Zimbabwe, Ireland, Lithuania, Russia (yes, even Russia)…Mar 24Mar 24
Ten Positive Points About American Democracy and What the World Can Teach UsSome Thoughts on Vipers, Strongmen, Patience and Small StepsFeb 16Feb 16
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.Jan 201Jan 201
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
