Hey, folks, nothing like a Thanksgiving Holiday to get juries to finish their business. I’ve read a bunch of articles about both the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and the trial of the three people charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Media
Tinkering with the First Amendment
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Just for the record, I’m opposed to tinkering with the First Amendment right now. I acknowledge that the rise of the Internet and social media apps have created serious challenges for us. But the censorship proposals that are coming from … Continue reading
Why I’m Terrified
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Surprise, it’s not the coronavirus that has me terrified. It’s the election. But you probably know that. The coronavirus is a huge inconvenience. I’m saddened by the deaths and mismanagement, I’m tired of it, and it’s not going away. I … Continue reading
Air Trump Live? Yes. No. Please, not daily.
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Recently, there’s been a bit of a ruckus over live coverage of Trump’s daily press conferences. His current press secretary has not held a single press conference since being appointed to the position a year ago. But when Trump could … Continue reading
For You, Dr. King
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Today is Dr. King’s birthday, a national holiday, and the occasion of many events in the metro area. I won’t be at any of them. Had I not invited a friend to spend the day here with me, I like … Continue reading
Need a Dose of Blasphemy?
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About twice a month, an anonymous cartoonist sends out an email with a link to a new creation. I always enjoy the offering. They feature Jesus and Mo (nope, not the real Mohammed, rather his body double is featured because … Continue reading
Another Kind of Blasphemy
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This morning I read an article by Helen Pluckrose in Aero Magazine entitled The Problem with Intersectional Feminism. It’s but one of many recent articles exploring free speech issues on campuses here and abroad. My sense is that we are struggling … Continue reading
Screen Time with Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali. You’ve heard of her; she’s a vocal critic of Islam. You might have read a book of hers or seen her on TV or You Tube. For me, she’s the perfect person to inspire us to reconsider our … Continue reading