PinnedPublished inThe Political PrismFighting WordsThe careful language of democracy is failing to save democracy. Do we need new words?Feb 13Feb 13
PinnedPublished inILLUMINATIONThe Strangely Prophetic Power of Three Ring.I wrote a political satire in the midst of the Trump presidency. It turned out to be disarmingly human.Oct 19, 20241Oct 19, 20241
PinnedPublished inThe National DiscussionOur Bad Break-up with TrumpWe have been lied to.Aug 19, 20207Aug 19, 20207
PinnedPublished inILLUMINATIONThe Fight for the Moral High GroundThe decadent West takes on Vladimir Putin’s empire of evil.Mar 18, 20222Mar 18, 20222
Published inILLUMINATIONTraitor PresidentSo far the enduring mark of the Trump presidency isn’t political reform or economic strength. It’s betrayal.Feb 24Feb 24
Published inILLUMINATIONReconciliation, not RetributionMaking my peace with the madness of the 2024 election is going to require some help, from its winnerNov 21, 2024Nov 21, 2024
Published inILLUMINATIONRemembering America’s Escape from an Abusive RelationshipAn old conversation with a psychologist turned out to be a prophetic analysis of Trump’s menacing hold over AmericaNov 1, 20241Nov 1, 20241
Published inILLUMINATIONLife, Love & LawA high-powered conservative essay ends up getting nearly everything about the abortion debate wrongSep 26, 2024Sep 26, 2024
Published inILLUMINATIONTrump’s Grift Gets WeirderThe faux religious symbolism creeping into his campaign and marketing scams is a sign of how little he holds sacredSep 4, 2024Sep 4, 2024
Published inILLUMINATIONWords for a Weird Campaign SeasonHow those of us getting motion sickness from the ups and downs of the 2024 election can use language to our advantageAug 3, 20244Aug 3, 20244
