What I find in solitude and silence on the cliffs of Big Sur
As a student, like many of us, I liked to read Henry David Thoreau. Many of his ringing one-liners thrilled ...
Tag: Op-Ed
Why Trump’s plan to deport millions will fall far short of what it promises
Will President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to “launch the largest deportation program in American history” truly keep millions of immigrants out ...
Recent strikes show the crisis in Americans’ working lives
Chances are slim that the dual strikes at Starbucks stores and Amazon warehouses around the country disrupted your holiday season. ...
Women like me struggle to see ourselves as veterans. Why?
It took me 10 years after leaving the military to call myself a veteran. It was an act of reclamation. ...
If your phone had feelings would you treat it differently? It could happen sooner than you think
Whether it’s the virtual assistants in our phones, the chatbots providing customer service for banks and clothing stores, or tools ...
The IRS faces more cuts under Trump. Here are three ways that could hurt the economy
Donald Trump’s election with Republican House and Senate majorities has put the Internal Revenue Service back in the spotlight. The ...
How Los Angeles ended up with the same nickname as the Confederacy
If you’re curious about our country’s long history of polarization, look at the term “Southland.” Most Californians are unaware of ...
The ‘deep state’ and ‘the swamp’ are both favorite Trump targets. Here’s the difference
Donald Trump has promised to do many things once he reoccupies the White House. Among the most famous, and most ...
How Mexico can strike back if Trump follows through on his threats
President-elect Donald Trump has made clear his intent to supercharge his “America First” approach to foreign policy in his second ...
What’s the truth about sobriety? Here’s my answer
“The Shining” (book 1977, film 1980) is about a white-knuckle alcoholic’s descent into his disease and its effects on his ...
