Archives: December 2016

This is the time of year when journalists and writers look back and tell us what they thought was the best and worst of everything. I’ve tried to make this space about the four things that I feel are important issues, and can be viewed as a common denominator for many of us. Journalism, politics, language,

It’s coming. In the middle of our preparation for Christmas and ringing in the new year, it starts to cast its long, dark shadow. Many of us are distracted by the colorful lights, wrapping gifts, going to see Santa, the aroma of Christmas cookies, hoping all the relatives get along that we don’t see it

On “60 Minutes” this week Scott Pelley interviewed Speaker of the House Paul Ryan about his relationship with Donald Trump, and what he hopes to accomplished now that Republicans control the government. Ryan initially refused to endorse Trump during the campaign, and said he wouldn’t campaign with or for him. His most damning condemnation of Trump