fellow countrymen, let’s not let freedom slip away!

“After America, there’s no place left to go.” In 2012 Kitty Werthmann told the story of Hitler’s takeover of Austria. It’s surprising and familiar at the same time.  Kitty lived through it in Austria and tells us how insidiously it crept in. Are we living through it in the United States today? Here’s a strong statement… Read More

don’t ignore the European refugee crisis

We are so wrapped up in arguing about the state of immigration in the United States, it’s hard to take on the weight of the crisis in Europe. Hearing about it brings to mind the following questions: Are there commonalities in these situations? Should the urgency and realities of one affect our attitude about the other? Ben Huberman… Read More

Stop the manipulation. Give us information.

Treat us—your public—as if we have brains, because we do. Politicians, pollsters, and news media—LISTEN CAREFULLY! Do you really believe that we are too apathetic or ignorant to tell the difference between rhetoric and empty promises and substantive platforms backed by knowledge and ingenuity? Sunday I spent over 10 minutes on the phone answering political survey questions.… Read More