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Voting Should be This Easy
Changing the Flag Won’t Change History, But It Might Change the Future
The Art of the Bestseller
Keep the Cameras Rolling
I have nothing clever to say about the events of the past week, but I want to say clearly that I am far more concerned about the loss of life than the loss of property and that I am so angered by that video of George Floyd being casually killed by a police officer that I cannot watch it without feeling physically sick. The right and wrong of the situation is so clear it is painful. All of the cops…
How to be a Decent Person in America in 2020
Stay home as much as you can. Wave to your neighbors when you go outside. Give other people a lot of space: cede the sidewalk, use a different aisle, stand back, move your chair. Wear a mask in public places, especially indoors. If you can’t or won’t wear a mask, don’t go to places where masks are required and stay away from other people. Call your mother. Say no to some things. You don’t need to attend every Zoom meetup….
This Should Not Divide Us
I Don’t Want to Be a Warrior
It’s easy to use the language of war to stir emotions and gin up patriotism, but it’s also irresponsible. We are not at war. We are faced with an international health crisis that will only be solved through global cooperation, sound scientific research, and proven strategies to slow the rate of contagion. It’s not as rousing as a war cry, but it’s more accurate.
Your Eyes Are Up Here, Mister
A Free Press Has the Freedom to Stop Airing Dangerous Lies
I’m not arguing for censorship; I’m arguing for editorial decision making. I believe strongly in the First Amendment. I believe in freedom of the press, even when I don’t agree with the press. But if a news organization is judged by what it covers, it should also be judged by what it chooses not to cover. Sometimes turning the camera off is the most responsible decision.