With much rustling of pages, some 350 newspapers on Thursday will denounce President Trump's scorn of the press by publishing their own editorials on the matter. The collective effort was organized by Boston Globe op-ed page editor Marjorie Pritchard, who insists the press is not an "enemy of the people," and plans to sound the alarm on the president's "unrelieved press bashing." Published August 15, 2018
One particular New York Democrat rumored to have serious presidential aspirations has a date to keep in the nation's capital Wednesday. Published August 14, 2018
Since President Trump took office, the economy is booming, according to such reliable sources as federal agencies, analysts and data from the private sector. Published August 14, 2018
Feeling edgy, disconcerted, peevish? You are not alone. A massive new Ipsos poll reveals that the developed nations of the world share one concern in particular. The survey of close to 20,000 adults in 28 nations says that the majority of them -- 56 percent -- believe their own nation is "on the wrong track." Published August 13, 2018
The major broadcasters have been Omarosa-centric, according to a new study released Monday. Published August 13, 2018
There much ado in the news media about the rise of socialism among millennials, even as self-described democratic socialists are emerging in politics with attractive promises for a better life. But is socialism chic genuine, or just a passing fancy? The reviews are tepid at best. Published August 13, 2018
The news media never tires of gauging President Trump's approval ratings; the often hostile press pores over the poll numbers, many seeking proof that the nation has at last rejected the president. Mr. Trump, however, views the presidency as a long march rather than a dazzling sprint -- and his favorability numbers are either stable or creeping upwards. Published August 12, 2018
Locals in the nation's capital are used to protests in their town; They have been a fixture in this city for many, many decades. Sometimes, these events draw a million people, sometimes a dozen. They can be raucous, dramatic, heartfelt, amazing, amusing, disturbing and, yes, violent. The city may see all of those Sunday when several factions have their say in Lafayette Park, an attractive seven-acre public space directly across from the White House. Published August 9, 2018
The Obamas are visiting Martha's Vineyard and have been quietly enjoying themselves on the low-key and picturesque island -- likely to stay until the end of August according to the Martha's Vineyard Times. The local news organization has much to cover. Published August 9, 2018
In keeping with an old tradition, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have returned to their customary summer retreat. The couple are visiting Martha's Vineyard and have been quietly enjoying themselves on the low-key and picturesque island -- likely to stay until the end of August according to the Martha's Vineyard Times. The local news organization has much to cover. Published August 8, 2018
The Trump bump continues, and Main Street appears to be very much intact. U.S. small-business owners are more optimistic now than at any point in the 15-year history of the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. Published August 8, 2018
President Trump's Hollywood star now shines upon a cultural moment. He received the honorary symbol 11 years ago for his work as a reality TV star and owner of the Miss Universe Pageant. But alas. After Mr. Trump's sidewalk star was vandalized, city officials in West Hollywood called for its removal Monday night — citing both his policies and "behavior towards women," and claiming the president does not meet the "shared values" of their city. Published August 7, 2018
The New York-based nonprofit Conference Board reports that its monthly Employment Trends Index is on the upswing. Published August 7, 2018
Things move very quickly in the media realm, and in quirky ways. Despite the fact that Apple, Facebook, YouTube and Spotify banned controversial broadcast host and "Infowars" creator Alex Jones, he still led the national trends on Twitter throughout Monday. Published August 6, 2018
In theory, Republicans and Democrats agree on a few things not related to the political arena. Endearing pets and fabulous sunsets are good. Toenail fungus and grub worms are bad. Yes, the two sides might agree on these subjects. But Republicans and Democrats do not agree on President Trump, and the divide has grown into a record-breaking chasm according to new research. Published August 5, 2018
The New York Times has just revealed its latest best sellers list. Two Fox News stalwarts now occupy the top spots of this elite and heavily influential list. Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett, author of "The Russia Hoax: The Illicit Scheme to Clear Hillary Clinton and Frame Donald Trump," is ranked No. 1 on the Times' non-fiction list. Published August 2, 2018
It is fashionable in some circles to purge the presence of God from everyday life, whether it's by banning religious images or language in public places, or media coverage that implies that faith-based anything is not inclusive. Such thinking is not new. In 1966, Time Magazine published an edition titled "Is God Dead?" -- suggesting that the faith was wavering, and the U.S. was on a path to secularization. Published August 1, 2018
Hollywood is calling Hillary Clinton. The former presidential hopeful, secretary of state U.S. senator and first lady is setting her sights on a whole new office: executive producer. Published August 1, 2018
When former Rep. Allen B. West left office five years ago, the Florida Republican had a final message for his constituents. Published July 31, 2018
It's more than a picturesque and funky roadway. Along with dozens of state and local interest groups, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is on a quest to preserve Route 66 and have the iconic highway formally designated by Congress as a "national historic trail." Published July 31, 2018
