History, myths, and victory in Europe
Myths about who “won” WWII come into play in current events, from Brexit to Ukraine.
All posts filed under: The Times We Live In
Addressing the challenges of our polarized times
A mother’s helping hand
A mother’s lessons for this Mother’s Day in 2022.
Working our way through the darkness
Anne Applebaum on how authoritarians are willing to destroy their countries to maintain power.
The quest for contentment
French philosophers and our pursuit of happiness.
Lincoln’s Funeral Train
A punk rocker and a roots musician seem unlikely bedfellows, but they both understand threats to democracy.
Eric Boehlert, R.I.P.
I will miss Eric Boehlert’s fearless media commentary and quirky musical sensibilities.
Arrogance cloaked as humility
Conservatives hide their true agenda in an attempt to foist highly unpopular beliefs on Americans.
March Madness returns just in time to save sports
A March Madness without gambling ads is a breath of fresh air in a bleak sports television landscape.
Inequality and baseball
Robyn Ryle on baseball: “The players want baseball to be good. The owners just want to make money.”
Choosing judgment or joy
In our polarized times, how do we move from judgment of those who are different from us.
More to Come... 