Surprisingly few things prevent someone from serving as president of the United States. The nation’s commander-in-chief cannot be less than 35 years old, must have lived inside the country for a minimum of 14 years, and must be a “natural born citizen.” However, two recent White House aspirants, senators John McCain and Ted Cruz, were […]

The terrorist bombings in New York and New Jersey, which injured 29, and the terrorist stabbings in Minnesota, which injured nine, were nowhere near as serious as the terrorist shootings in Orlando, which killed 49, and in San Bernardino, which killed 14. Nevertheless, the acts of accused bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami and of Dahir Adan, […]

“The sweat was pouring down my back, my feet were sore,” my friend Evan was telling me. “I was ready to drop from exhaustion when the timer on the treadmill finally hit 30 minutes and started to slow into cool-down mode. “It’s OK,” he continued. “I’m trying to stay fit and lose a few pounds, […]

In an era of virulently contrary characters, in an election of eerie contradictions, one contradiction involving contrary characters not only stands out but also defines our time and our November choice. This is it: The 2016 campaign is a struggle for the hearts of voters who are at once desperate for change – and satisfied […]