Remembering Pete Seeger

Remembering Pete Seeger

One of our great heroes died last night. At 94, I suppose it wasn’t a tragedy for him, especially since his wife Toshi died last summer after a life of love and shared work, and 70 years of marriage, but what a huge loss. For all of us. Pete gave us everything —...
How to End the Syrian Bloodshed

How to End the Syrian Bloodshed

The international negotiations to end the brutal civil war in Syria were never going to be easy. Getting all sides to the table was itself a huge challenge. On the eve of the talks it looked, for a moment, like at least that first step might be possible. To prevent...
The Clear and Present Danger of Pentagon Contractors

The Clear and Present Danger of Pentagon Contractors

Hollywood covets action movies, especially the kind where our nation faces mortal danger. Sticking with a longstanding tradition, these flicks often feature alien invaders. Another common strain portrays terrorist networks seeking to destroy or take over our...
Do Look This Gift Horse in the Mouth

Do Look This Gift Horse in the Mouth

It’s still a mystery how Santa Claus got it down the chimney, but Bastrop got a Christmas present boys can only dream about: a big honking, steel-clad, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) truck. But Bastrop isn’t a 6-year-old boy, and this truck is no...