Recent New York Times Columns
That ’30s Show
Does failing to learn from history mean we are doomed to repeat it? Not necessarily, but it’s up to Washington to ensure that 1937 doesn’t happen all over again.
Betraying the Planet
Climate change poses a clear and present danger to our way of life. How can anyone justify failing to act?
Not Enough Audacity
President Obama has eloquently explained the case for health care reform, but will he compromise so much to get a plan through Congress that it won’t do the job?
The Conscience of A Liberal Blog
Al Franken's secret
David Broder has a column this morning calling for bipartisanship. I know, you're shocked. But what struck me was this bit about Al Franken: Franken, the loud-mouthed former comedian, will be the 60th member of the Senate Democratic caucus ... Two points. First, implicit in this characterization of Franken is the notion of the Senate as a decorous [...]
Got those blues
This visibility thing is getting a bit worrisome. Still, there are pretty sharp limits to my celebrity. True story from last week, as I was waiting at the Newark Airport train station: WOMAN: You look familiar ... do you work for New Jersey Transit? ME: Sorry, no. Several minutes later, the woman came running over: WOMAN: Wait, wait, I [...]
Whom the gods would destroy ...
... they first make Republican governors. That is all.