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Why the Austin airport situation was so dangerous.

Feb 7

We have lost a crucially incisive voice, and a kind and generous person. Here is an attempt to continue in his spirit.

Apr 6, 2022

A talk with a longtime translator, on why Mandarin does not include a 'super-secret version' for discussing government plans.

Dec 7, 2022

The words of the speech were ‘left brain,’ with careful writerly eloquence. The in-person performance was ‘right brain,’ with emotional power beyond the…

Dec 23, 2022

One more illustration of calm, quick competence under pressure.

Jan 16

Simple principles, simply applied.

Feb 9

Where we stand, June 30, 2022

Jun 30, 2022

What's happening to the entire media, in speeded-up time-lapse form.

Nov 5, 2022

Ninety-eight years of an exceptional life. What I learned by working for him long ago, and by studying his example since then.

Feb 22

But now I am ready to start on number six.

Oct 23, 2022

The Supreme Court's power depends on its legitimacy. It has given that away.

Jun 24, 2022

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. How about if we waste less time trying: A proposal.

Nov 9, 2022

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