A Telling Tale of Two Press Lords
Rupert Murdoch made the world safe for grand fortune. E.W. Scripps had a better idea.
The Hidden Bombshell in the Comey-Trump Story
The president didn’t just want the FBI to stop investigating his friend Mike Flynn. He wanted it to arrest journalists.
If Journalists are the Enemy of the People, I Am Too
If Trump cracks down on journalists, there might be less uproar than you’d think.
Eight Ways to Strengthen Our Democracy Beyond Voting
The strength of our civic life depends on what we do outside elections.
Is Denmark’s Democratic Socialism a Realistic Model for the U.S.?
Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid is putting Denmark on the map.
My Socrates Wore a Guayabera
Remembering Saul Landau, 1936-2013
What Not to Do on Camera
Romney’s words may have left us with the impression of a debate win, but he failed to restrain his signature off-putting smirks.
Playing the Pundit
Many entertainment figures, like George Clooney, have entered the world of punditry. But what happens when a pundit goes the other way?
My Broken Heart
I have to figure out whether I want to spend my last years writing about this new country.
Donald Kaul’s Breather
With all that ink running in his veins, no stupid heart attack could interfere with a deadline.
Donald Kaul Signs Off
Holding your nose helps when you write about politics.
Our Press Freedom is under Fire
In its latest assessment, Reporters Without Borders ranked the United States No. 47 for media freedom.
U.S. Torturers are Still Awaiting Arrest
Prosecution is an effective cure for torture.
This Economy Stinks Worse than You Think
Too many top economic commentators are drawn from a pool of talking heads and economists who treat the welfare of corporations as a top priority.
The Great White Mancave
A study of three prominent op-ed sections highlights their byline diversity problem and the conservative tilt of the nation’s top columnists.