Long before a Russian court sentenced Brittany Griner to nine years in prison, a harsh drug sentence imposed on a political activist sparked outrage in the U.S.
Politics
One difference between Hochul and Zeldin is overlooked
Not every difference between Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin are obvious.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Summertime’
In any year, ‘Summertime’ would be an appropriate pick for the dog days of summer, but the song is especially timely this year.
Attack on Zeldin gives GOP candidate needed name recognition
An attack at a campaign rally has given GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin the type of exposure can’t be bought.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘The Price You Pay’
Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming U.S. tour has been generating headlines, but not because of the music
Hochul and Zeldin haven’t given up their day jobs
By Richard Lee While Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin trade barbs on the campaign trail, the two gubernatorial candidates are making good use of the elected positions they already hold. As governor, Hochul is effectively employing a Rose Garden strategy,… Read More ›
For the want of critical thinking, America has succumbed to tribalism
In this century, America has lost its once-remarkable cognitive compass because so many people have lost the desire or ability to think with a discerning mind. That must change.
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Turn, Turn Turn’
A new postal stamp stamp will feature Pete Seeger, whose career embodied a spirit of music and social justice.
Political campaigns should take a break the way baseball does
By Richard Lee Major League Baseball will take its annual mid-season break for the All-Star Game this week. Wouldn’t it be great if political campaigns did the same? In political campaigns, the stakes are high and time is always short…. Read More ›
Sharp Notes Monday: ‘Suspicious Minds’
With ‘Elvis’ emerging as one of the top films of the summer and hearings on the insurrection dominating the headlines, ‘Suspicious Minds’ is our choice for the week ahead.
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