A bit offbeat, but sweet. As reported by the Newton (MA) Tab, a group of local Jewish kids recently went to New Orleans to help in the recovery and … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in the Norfolk Virginia-Pilot, Steven G. Vegh reports that Pat Robertson’s series of gaffes over the past year have forced him to seek help — not from the Lord … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in the Baltimore Sun (Reg. Required), Marion Elizabeth Rodgers cites the late journalist Henry Louis Mencken as a reminder to the press of a sacred responsibility compromised by all-too-cozy … [Keep reading >>]

The folks I am staying with in the north of the Netherlands are principally intrigued by two things today: the opening of the Olympic Games and the stunning testimony … [Keep reading >>]

The Orlando Sentinel strongly urges Florida’s congressional delegation to oppose a plan to allow drilling for oil off Florida’s fragile and tourist-dependent west coast: “The drill-happy U.S. Interior Department … [Keep reading >>]

Democrat Ken Lucas of northern Kentucky is back from retirement, looking for his old congressional seat. As reported by Michael Collins of the Cincinnati Post, national republicans are already … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in Madison WI’s Capital Times, John Nichols skewers the GOP’s choice of Boehner to lead any sort of congressional ‘reform’ movement: “Boehner is an old-fashioned shakedown artist whose promise … [Keep reading >>]

The Rocky Mountain News’ Paul Campos reflects on the deep social problems that in part gave rise to the Friedan phenomenon: “Friedan’s book struck a deep nerve, in part because … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in the Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader, Mark Chellgren reminds readers of why press vigilance is a critical government disinfectant: “The pursuit of prizes has overtaken coverage of daily events. I … [Keep reading >>]