Trump: Day One
Somewhere among his felony convictions, his need to return from an election loss, the narrowness of his popular vote margin, or a failed assassination attempt, one... Read more.
Inaugural Dualities
Dualities about the moment today’s inauguration abound. Some dualities are just juxtaposed coincidences, including the swearing-in of a Donald Trump who invites... Read more.
Joy for Freed Hostages
Images from the return of the first three women Israeli hostages, aged 24, 27 and 31, from Hamas captivity in Gaza after 471 days were joyful, yet worried about... Read more.
Hegseth as Chief U.S. Defender
As confirmations go, the hearing for Pete Hegseth — military veteran, failed leader of two veterans’ groups and outspoken Fox News commentator, —... Read more.
Heartbreak in L.A.
As distressing it is to watch the wildfire devastation across Los Angeles, it has been impossible not to remember that LA was our home for two decades of child-rearing... Read more.
Donald Trump, Felon President
New York State Judge Juan M. Marchan made it official today: Donald Trump, twice elected president, formally is a convicted felon. Case closed with a guaranteed... Read more.
Invading Greenland?
The oddball political genius in Donald Trump is to keep everyone guessing: When he throws around remarks about taking over countries – such as Greenland –... Read more.
January 6 as Routine
It was another January 6 today, another presidential Electoral College vote confirmation day. It was routine, drawing attention only because Vice President Kamala... Read more.
Trump’s Anti-Terror Appointees?
Now that the immediate questions from the attack in New Orleans have passed, we’re seeing a scripted flood of Republican speakers who insist on the urgency... Read more.
Perspective from Jimmy Carter
News of Jimmy Carter’s death has released a flood of political memories about the former president, many of which are worth noting if for no other reason than... Read more.