I think the late Rev. Falwell would agree with the suggestion that there are bad people in the world, people who trade on ignorance and hate and whose lives diminish our collective […]
Jerry Falwell is dead – let’s accord his long career the respect it deserves
The future of news: Death or democratization?
When newspaper editors retire, they usually have a few cogent things to say. Doug Clifton of the Cleveland Plain Dealer is no exception. His bottom line: 1) Journalism is essential to the […]
Military blocks websites from troops
By Rori Black The Pentagon has blocked access to 13 websites citing concerns for security and bandwidth. Among those listed are video and music sharing sites such as Youtube.com and Pandora, social […]
A pox on 30 Rockefeller Plaza
So NBC has announced plans for its Fall schedule, and it smells like a trainwreck. They’re leaving Thursday night alone – which is good, although I’m baffled at the idea that there’s […]
Blaming the victims: those bad Iraqis
By Robert Silvey Everyone’s looking for someone to blame for Iraq. Republican warmakers are especially desperate: their latest scapegoat is those bad Iraqis and the incompetent government they foolishly chose after George […]
Trading Security For Convenience
By Martin Bosworth I’ve never heard of this guy until today–he’s apparently one of those good-at-everything types that we all hate–and I know this post about using Registered Traveler is mostly meant […]
Oil CEO fingers refining costs for higher gas prices
I drive past the same gasoline station (er, “convenience store”; we don’t have gas stations any more) each morning en route to work. In January, unleaded regular cost $2.24 a gallon there. […]
The assault on critical thinking on university campuses
by Amaury Nora Freedom of speech is one of the most basic rights that individuals enjoy and one that is taken granted. It is vital to the existence of democracy and the […]
Got an opinion? Attach your real name to it
Back in my days as an editorial-page editor in New England, I would eat breakfast in the same diner each morning. And, each morning, the diner regulars and not-so-regulars would grace me […]
“Do nothing which is of no use” – this week’s scholar and/or rogue: Miyamoto Musashi
In battle, if you make your opponent flinch, you have already won. If you have ever been involved in business negotiations with Japanese businessmen, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with this […]
