Waiting for Mr. SmithIt may seem obvious, but it couldn’t be more urgent: we need about a thousand Mr. Smiths in Washington right now. We need the idealism,...CharacterCitizenshipCourageEthicsGovernmentHeroesHopeInspirationPersonalitiesPoliticsviolence
The Sword of DamoclesHarvard University now stands at an ethical crossroads—not just for itself, but for every educational entity in the country. While I never attended Harvard, you...CharacterCourageGovernmentRespectResponsibilityTruth
Why I Love BaseballReading sportswriter Joe Posnanski’s book Why We Love Baseball, I was struck by his storytelling—one tale after another about heroes, flubs, and the improbable moments...InspirationPersonalitiesSports
Profiles in Republican CourageThree U.S. Senators. Three Republicans. All support the Constitution and their conscience: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Susan Collins of Maine, and Rand Paul of Kentucky—have...Uncategorized
Facts MatterIn recent years, many news stories have come under fire for misrepresenting or distorting facts, fueling public skepticism about the credibility of mainstream reporting. While...Accountability
When Principle Meets PrejudiceAs President Donald Trump celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. military, one soldier was under attack. At Fort Drum, New York, Maj. Erica Vandal...CharacterCourageGovernmentJusticeMilitaryRespectResponsibility