In the last courtroom in which I sat as a potential juror, huge brass letters stretching across the front wall spelled out the words “In God We Trust.” more

Discover the diverse and interconnected community of greater Riverdale through the editor's perspective. Reflect on global events and local impacts while sharing stories that resonate with the neighborhood. more

Explore the historical context and controversies of U.S. electoral politics, from alien suffrage to modern challenges like Trump v. Anderson. more

Discover the engineering insights behind the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse and the value of failure analysis in modern design. more

Perhaps unique in the animal kingdom is humans’ ability to interpret tiny marks on clay tablets, stone, papyrus, paper, or some other material — and now on tiny screens. The ability not only to absorb the meaning of those tiny marks, but to respond to them emotionally, and to think about them. more

What has happened to us? The vitriol and over-the-top rhetoric — and worse — is out-of-control and has been so since at least 2016. more

With the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act approaching, I began to reflect on our society and how people with disabilities are excelling — even in the face of regular, seemingly relentless challenges, all while making the world a better place. more

Discover the true essence of Trump's agenda and selling tactics revealed in this analysis. Uncover the contrast between Trump's salesmanship and Biden's authenticity. more

Discover Bruneth's journey from El Salvador to the US seeking asylum. Learn about the challenges faced by asylum seekers and the push for legal representation with the Access to Representation Act. more

As we receive our yearly bombardment of aggressive, deceptive marketing from Medicare Advantage providers, we write with an urgent request that all your readers contact President Biden and our members of Congress (senators and representatives) to protect Medicare from privatization.  more