An Atheist and a Cardinal Walk into a Bar
Once you see that even those you disagree with most strongly normally have something important to say, debates become dialogues.
Why Kerouac’s Anti-Semitism Matters
Can we excuse the bigotry of a writer whose books are so hip and full of life and infectious that you can’t put them down?
Race, MLK, and the Allure of Made-for-TV Justice
Media executives have honed the craft of attracting national interest to flair-ups and clashes over school board proceedings, controversial small business practices, or more recently, police misconduct.
States of Purple
The red vs. blue electoral map has contributed to the toxicity of our politics.