The Problem with Social MediaThe last four years has seen a dramatic erosion of facts and truth, one of the essentials of our democracy. In its place are conspiracy theories, misinformation and blatant lies....Read MoreMarch 1, 2021AccountabilityBusinessMediaPersonalitiesResponsibility
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
The Moral Voice in a CardiganThough I was much older than the audience for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, I did watch his testimony before a congressional subcommittee. I came away inspired...CharacterCompassionEthicsGolden RuleHeroesHonestyIntegrityPersonalitiesRespect
The Frog and The Boiling Point of DemocracyIt begins subtly. A shrug at a cruel remark. A laugh at behavior once considered beneath the dignity of the office. A dismissal of a...CourageEthicsGovernmentJusticePersonalitiesRespectResponsibility
The Right Stuff, The Right Way“If there is one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that a man’s judgment is no better than his information.”—John Glenn In an age...CharacterCourageEthicsGovernmentHeroesInspirationPolitics