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How to Say 'I Love You' Feb. 13, 2017
Q: Our family's favorite celebration is Valentine's Day. Every year, we find a way to gather and cel... Read More
Minimum Wage and Discrimination Feb. 08, 2017
There is little question in most academic research that increases in the minimum wage lead to increa... Read More
The President and Immigration Feb. 02, 2017
This past weekend, we all saw massive public outrage in major cities throughout the country. It was ... Read More
'America First' Is Not a Threat but a Promise Jan. 27, 2017
"From this day forward, it's going to be only America first, America first," Donald Trump proclaimed... Read More
Trump's Inauguration Is Not Without Precedent Jan. 20, 2017
The United States has just had three consecutive eight-year presidencies, and it's only the second t... Read More
The Real Obstacle to Peace Dec. 30, 2016
Shortly after Benjamin Netanyahu won his bid for re-election as prime minister of Israel in March 20... Read More
The Arc of History Doesn't Always Bend Toward Justice Nov. 24, 2016
History is on our side. That's a claim Barack Obama has made frequently, in his two successful campa... Read More
Desk was Pined For Oct. 28, 2016
Q: This is a photo of a desk that I've had since 1952. It was a gift when I was 13. I had seen it... Read More
A New Phase of History Oct. 13, 2016
WASHINGTON — History is full of surprises. While looking back on history, never have I found i... Read More
Looking to the Gallery of Vice Presidents: Sure, They Matter Oct. 07, 2016
WASHINGTON — Mike Pence, the Republican Indiana governor, showed more style in the vice presid... Read More
Dunbar High School After 100 Years Oct. 04, 2016
One hundred years ago, on October 2, 1916, a new public high school building for black youngsters wa... Read More
Something Old, Something New Sep. 22, 2016
Your friend or niece or roommate is getting married, and you're invited! To Hawaii. And you live in ... Read More
Castles, Cathedrals, Christmas Markets and Fine Companions on the Rhine Sep. 17, 2016
By Priscilla Lister Traveling by myself on a December Viking river cruise down the Rhine was one of ... Read More
The Message of the Day Is Equality for All Sep. 16, 2016
These new books educate and inspire kids about civil rights and the importance of equality for all. ... Read More
The Sound of History Sep. 10, 2016
What comes to mind when you listen to the two last names of a presidential ticket spoken as one word... Read More
U.S. and World History are Important Classes Aug. 16, 2016
TEENS: When I was a high school student, history was not one of my favorite subjects, but fortunatel... Read More
A Steppingstone to Oblivion Jul. 16, 2016
The first very first "presidential" test in public for every nominee for the White House is the sele... Read More
New York's Path to Freedom: the Underground Railroad Jul. 16, 2016
By Sandra Scott The Underground Railroad was not a railroad, nor was it underground. It was a secret... Read More
The 'Death' of the GOP Jul. 02, 2016
In 1986, some 34 years after he had first been elected to the U.S. Senate from Arizona, Barry Goldwa... Read More
Clinton's Running Mate Will Reveal a Lot About Her Jun. 23, 2016
A crucial question about anyone who runs for president is: When the stakes are high, will the intere... Read More
