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Not All Fights Are Worth Fighting Oct. 17, 2025
The president is still riding on global goodwill for the release of hostages from Hamas. On stage in... Read More
The Four Most Ominous Words in the Middle East: 'This Time It's Different' Oct. 15, 2025
John Templeton, the legendary fund manager, famously said, "The four most dangerous words in investi... Read More
Decency on the Ballot Oct. 10, 2025
In 2017, in a special Senate election in Alabama to replace Jeff Sessions, Alabama's electorate sent... Read More
'Slow Travel' Leads to Deeper Experiences Oct. 04, 2025
By Victor Block In a restaurant during a lengthy visit to Maine several years ago, my wife, Fyllis, ... Read More
Talking Point vs. Truth Oct. 03, 2025
On Twitter, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer tweeted, "Let me be perfectly clear: Undocumented p... Read More
Kirk Showed What It Means to Be a Man Sep. 23, 2025
Popular culture has two competing narratives about manhood. Charlie Kirk rejected both of them and s... Read More
De-Escalation Sep. 19, 2025
Nexstar and Sinclair Broadcasting are the two largest owners of ABC television stations in the Unite... Read More
Don't Miss This Overlooked Neighborhood in Paris Aug. 31, 2025
By Victor Block The twisted streets are lined by a city planner's nightmare of buildings in a jumble... Read More
Trump Is Flunking His Most Important Course: 'America 101' Aug. 21, 2025
SAN DIEGO — Think of the valuable lessons we learned as children. Be kind. Think of others. ... Read More
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cannot Be Canceled Jul. 25, 2025
I first met Elise Carter at a public meeting in spring 2021. Elise sat with her colleague and friend... Read More
History Lives on in These Notable Places Jul. 12, 2025
By Victor Block On a farmstead near the tiny town of Eagle, Wisconsin — population about 2,000... Read More
A Reminder of What's So Great About America Jul. 08, 2025
In honor of America's recent 249th birthday, let's take a moment to celebrate some of the most incre... Read More
For Many Americans -- and Especially Mexican Americans -- a Somber Fourth of July Jul. 03, 2025
SAN DIEGO — Well, this Fourth of July weekend will be awkward. As we mark the end of the firs... Read More
Fast-Changing Events Making, or Remaking, History Jun. 20, 2025
Events are moving fast. Seven days ago, as I write, Israel had not yet launched its first attacks on... Read More
The Truth of American Slavery Is in My DNA Jun. 19, 2025
With a last name like Feldkamp, I fully expected my DNA results from 23andMe to confirm what I thoug... Read More
When You Travel, Follow Your Passion Jun. 14, 2025
By Victor Block Amanda Syrowatka, a travel expert and director of the Viceroy Bali resort in Indones... Read More
The Government Failed at Fatherhood Jun. 10, 2025
The government spent decades trying to make fathers unnecessary. The failure of that experiment put ... Read More
A Final Lesson for the Class of 2025: Whether or Not You Succeed Is Largely Up to You Jun. 03, 2025
SAN DIEGO — I've given commencement speeches. Many graduates want a warm bath. But what they r... Read More
When It Comes to Biden's Health, There's A Hearty Line Between Immoral and Illegal May. 31, 2025
If you've been reading, listening to or watching the news lately, you've heard about the allegations... Read More
Spectacular Scenery Plus Native American History in the Southwest May. 18, 2025
By Candyce H. Stapen Native American land in the Southwest blooms with spectacular scenery and rewar... Read More
