As today’s Congressional testimony makes so powerfully clear, what we’re going through isn’t a political crisis, it’s a moral crisis. Until we face that as a nation, there can’t be any “moving on.” One of the greatest strengths of democracy is … [Continue reading] about We can’t just “move on” from a moral crisis
On the Podcast: Guns and Lies
Much of what Americans think they know about gun violence costs, causes, and solutions is wrong. To help fix that, The Guardian has been running a series of in-depth stories called “Guns and Lies.” Its lead reporter is my guest on Episode 44 of … [Continue reading] about On the Podcast: Guns and Lies
Scam + Scandal = Scamdal
A few weeks ago the right wing media’s latest scam scandal — hereinafter known as a scamdal — was about the mainstream media supposedly hyping the story of Ted Cruz in Cancun, while burying allegations against Andrew Cuomo. Surprise, it wasn’t … [Continue reading] about Scam + Scandal = Scamdal
On the Right, Symbols of Anything and Nothing
The Golden Trump idol, beating cops with a Blue Lives Matter flag, Kayleigh’s cross... I’m thinking today about how the right’s flight from reason towards faith has overshot the mark so far that the symbols they use no longer have any consistent … [Continue reading] about On the Right, Symbols of Anything and Nothing
The Right’s Moral Collapse
I believe we should avoid moralism in politics — making moral judgments of people who just disagree with us — but that doesn’t mean we should abandon morality. And understanding the insurrection of Jan. 6 and what led up to it, and what’s still … [Continue reading] about The Right’s Moral Collapse