Michael Josephson

January 17, 2020

The Most Important Question Before Senators

Posted by Jim Lichtman in Accountability, Character, Courage, Ethics, Fairness, Government, Justice, Personalities, Politics, Responsibility

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As I write this commentary, I’m watching Chief Justice John Roberts ask all 100 Senators to stand and take a special oath for the Impeachment Trial of President Trump. “Do you solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of … Read More

November 20, 2019

What Do We Stand For?

Posted by Jim Lichtman in Character, Citizenship, Courage, Government, History, Honesty, Integrity, Personalities, Respect, Responsibility

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“These are the times that try men’s souls.” – Thomas Paine, English-born, American philosopher and activist.

Taken from Paine’s essay, The Crisis, those words were meant to inspire American revolutionaries as they faced an extraordinary moment of character. Considering our current crisis, what Paine … Read More