The new AT age -- "After Trump" -- began on either Election Day, Nov. 3, or on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20. But either way, reality as we had known it for four years has been abruptly reinvented. Published January 27, 2021
The newly formed President's Advisory 1776 Commission may be short-lived with the change of administrations, given that it was born in the chaos of the divisive present. Published January 20, 2021
Two days after the 2020 election, a defiant Kathy Griffin retweeted the notorious picture of her holding a prop that looked like the bloody head of a decapitated Donald Trump. Published January 13, 2021
Amid the current hysteria of toppling statues and renaming things, we keep mindlessly expanding the cancel culture. Published January 6, 2021
The year 2020 is now commonly dubbed the annus horribilis -- "the horrible year." The last 10 months certainly have been awful. Published December 30, 2020
After Nov. 3, the meaning of some words and concepts abruptly changed. Have you noticed how new realities have replaced old ones? Published December 23, 2020
Joe Biden will be our next president. But he will face Nemesis in a way that few other presidents have ever encountered the cruel Greek god. Published December 16, 2020
This Hydroxy Effect -- hysterical disavowal of anything Mr. Trump has endorsed -- is dangerous to the country at large. Published December 9, 2020
A half-century ago, progressives used to push limitless free expression, blasting conservatives for their allegedly blinkered traditionalism. Published December 2, 2020
Donald Trump is nearing a crossroads. Those who allege that he has endangered the tradition of smooth presidential transitions by not conceding immediately after the media declared him the loser suffer amnesia. Published November 25, 2020
Where has the coronavirus gone? Nowhere. The pandemic has gained a second wind, even as it is mysteriously scarcer in post-election headlines. Published November 18, 2020
I once wrote that whenever Donald Trump exits office, he will likely leave as a "tragic hero." Published November 11, 2020
In traditional presidential campaigns, the two major parties offer contrasting ideas and policies. The Democratic and Republican candidates barnstorm the nation to make their cases. Published October 28, 2020
The coronavirus, widespread quarantines, an unprecedented self-induced recession, and unchecked rioting, looting and protesting -- all in a presidential election year -- are radically disrupting American habits and behavior. Published October 21, 2020
In the 21st century, hallmark American and international institutions have lost much of their prestige and respect. Published October 14, 2020
California's state legislature just passed, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed, Assembly Bill 3121 to explore providing reparations to California's African-American population -- 155 years after the abolition of slavery. Published October 7, 2020
The news media until recently had rarely criticized the medical advice of experts -- especially those who worked for federal bureaucracies, international organizations or elite universities. Published September 30, 2020
Without common sense in government, civilization cannot continue. Published September 23, 2020
The election year 2020 has only accelerated that asymmetrical bias -- to the point that major newspapers and network and cable news organizations are now fused with the Joe Biden campaign. Published September 16, 2020
Almost daily, Greek and Turkish aircraft and ships fight mock battles over disputed oil and gas rights in the eastern Mediterranean. Published September 9, 2020
