Labels and tribalism
The other day, a close acquaintance of mine, whom I like despite what I know of his political views, used the term “damned liberal” in … Read more
Memorial Day 2020
For a century after its inception, Memorial Day was observed on May 30 as a way to remember the dead, particularly those who had died … Read more
Treason and hypocrisy
The fear and uncertainty caused by the pandemic is exposing many fault lines in our society—political, economic, racial, and religious differences—that threaten our well-being as … Read more
Fish and Whistle
The songwriter John Prine died recently at age 73 from the novel corona virus. His death marks the loss of an American treasure. I have … Read more
Surviving the Industrial Revolution
Many Americans worry whether the Republic with its 230-year old Constitution will survive the electronic and information revolutions. I share those concerns and am increasing … Read more
Tragedy of the commons, our commons
More than fifty years ago, “Tragedy of the Commons,” one of the most important essays of the Twentieth Century appeared in Science, the esteemed publication … Read more