On Thursday, April 25, Joe Biden officially announced his candidacy for the Presidency in 2020. I was disappointed. I like Joe Biden. I believe he is a great man. There is no comparison between the former Vice President and the current occupant of the Oval Office. Despite periodic gaffes, blind spots and insensitivities, there is … Continue reading Biden’s Presidential Run
The Fire and the Fight
The fire was horrific. One of Western Civilization’s iconic landmarks was consumed in flame. For Catholics, watching the raging inferno was particularly poignant as it came during Holy Week. But for all people of the Abrahamic traditions—Jews, only days before the beginning of Passover; and Muslims, less than three weeks before the start of the … Continue reading The Fire and the Fight
Distract and Discredit
It is not a new tactic for the Trump Administration. But the fact that this device was deployed by Attorney General William Barr—the chief law enforcement officer in the country—raises the bar to a wholly new level, and should deepen the concern among all Americans that standards for responsibility in the face of awkward or … Continue reading Distract and Discredit
The Whistleblower and the Flirt
Last night, I went to the theatre. I saw Daniel Fish’s recent Broadway revival of Oklahoma! I attended the play for two reasons: In seventh grade—Good God, the 7th Grade!—my very progressive junior high school music teacher directed a G-rated version of the show (my experience last night reminded me just how G-rated the production … Continue reading The Whistleblower and the Flirt
Returning to Pakistan
In recent headlines, we have seen a violent and dangerous escalation in the long-running conflict along the India/Pakistan border in Kashmir. Quiet for months, these headlines remind us how volatile the situation is in this region and how important it is for the US to have good relations with both countries. The "War on Terror" … Continue reading Returning to Pakistan