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Transform Fallacies Into Actionable Reality Feb. 27, 2026
There's nothing more beautiful than a syllogism — a logical argument that derives novel insigh... Read More
The Press vs. America Feb. 27, 2026
Alysa Liu is an American figure skater whose family fled China and faced harassment and persecution ... Read More
1 Hour and 47 Minutes Feb. 26, 2026
It clocked in as the longest State of the Union speech in history. Probably the only prize it could ... Read More
Trump Sets One Trap at the SOTU, and Falls Into Another Feb. 26, 2026
SAN DIEGO — More Americans are realizing that both political parties have failed miserably in ... Read More
Jesse Jackson's Most Consequential Power Was Not His Oratory -- but His Vision Feb. 25, 2026
In 1988, I was one of only two white elected Democratic officials in all of America to endorse Jesse... Read More
Love for Sale: Qatar's Cash Comes a-Calling Feb. 24, 2026
Former U.S. Congressman Barney Frank used to mock those pretending not to be influenced by cash funn... Read More
Limiting an Attorney's Access to Client During Trial Feb. 24, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to render a decision soon in a Texas case that has implications f... Read More
A Drug Cartel Sets Mexico on Fire to Send a Message Feb. 24, 2026
SAN DIEGO — In Mexico, the flames are out. But for our friend and ally, what comes next is sti... Read More
Judicial Tyranny is a Threat to the Rule of Law Feb. 23, 2026
Just because someone is wearing a black robe doesn't mean they're upholding the rule of law. Conside... Read More
Equal Time and the Public Interest Feb. 21, 2026
Stephen Colbert was right to be mad. His bosses at CBS put the kabosh on an interview he wanted to d... Read More
In Losing Jesse Jackson, We Lost a Champion of Justice Feb. 21, 2026
It seems like everyone in Chicago has a story about the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died this week at th... Read More
Equal, Fair and Farce Feb. 20, 2026
When NBC affiliates in Tennessee showed the movie "Necessary Roughness" in 1994, those affiliates we... Read More
To Find Joy, Slay Your Demons Feb. 20, 2026
If you haven't seen the movie "Miracle," watch it. The true story of victory over impossible odds th... Read More
It's Not a Big Job ... Feb. 19, 2026
It's just that they are so shameless about it. On Thursday, the Commission of Fine Arts will welcome... Read More
Americans Have a Lot to Be Outraged About -- The Word 'Nazis' Is Not on the List Feb. 19, 2026
SAN DIEGO — As a storyteller, I remember to begin with a tale. In August 2005, I spoke to a g... Read More
Who Were Those Masked Men? Feds Invade America! Feb. 18, 2026
Except for Zorro and Batman, people who put on masks to hide their identity when going to work are r... Read More
Putin on the Potomac: A Grand Jury Says 'Nyet' Feb. 17, 2026
Time was when throwing your political opponents into prison on trumped-up charges was the deplorable... Read More
Obeying an Unlawful Order is Not a Defense Feb. 17, 2026
Befehlsnotstand is a word worth noting. The word is of German origin. The legal term refers to soldi... Read More
Turning Point Halftime Show Scores a Touchdown Feb. 17, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks held up the Lombardi trophy, but the biggest winner on Super Bowl Sunday was Tu... Read More
Jackson Was a Complicated and Controversial Figure, but Also Hugely Consequential Feb. 17, 2026
SAN DIEGO — What I remember about the one time I met the Rev. Jesse Jackson is how it turned i... Read More
