I was 17 or 18 the first time I took a bus to a march on Washington. It was a giant peace march against the war in Vietnam. Protesting to end the war was what got me involved in the political process in the first place. more

In the last courtroom in which I sat as a potential juror, huge brass letters stretching across the front wall spelled out the words “In God We Trust.” more

Perhaps unique in the animal kingdom is humans’ ability to interpret tiny marks on clay tablets, stone, papyrus, paper, or some other material — and now on tiny screens. The ability not only to absorb the meaning of those tiny marks, but to respond to them emotionally, and to think about them. more

What has happened to us? The vitriol and over-the-top rhetoric — and worse — is out-of-control and has been so since at least 2016. more

With the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act approaching, I began to reflect on our society and how people with disabilities are excelling — even in the face of regular, seemingly relentless challenges, all while making the world a better place. more

Discover the true essence of Trump's agenda and selling tactics revealed in this analysis. Uncover the contrast between Trump's salesmanship and Biden's authenticity. more

Discover Bruneth's journey from El Salvador to the US seeking asylum. Learn about the challenges faced by asylum seekers and the push for legal representation with the Access to Representation Act. more

As we receive our yearly bombardment of aggressive, deceptive marketing from Medicare Advantage providers, we write with an urgent request that all your readers contact President Biden and our members of Congress (senators and representatives) to protect Medicare from privatization.  more

The rally held Sunday, Oct. 8 by the Democratic Socialists of America, right after the abominable attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, is inexcusable. more

(re: “Why can’t we all just be nicer to each other?” July 20) I swore I would not write about antisemitism in these pages again, but when my elected representative, Jeffrey Dinowitz — whom I voted for — essentially calls me “tantamount” to being an antisemite, I need to break my vow.  more