Daniel Kaufman and David Ottlinger lament the social and political implications of television fragmentation.
Alexandra Bilak, Director of the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre, explains the challenge of aiding populations who are forced to migrate within national borders.
Massimo Pigliucci, author of the new book How to Be a Stoic, offers some classical self-help advice.
Glenn Loury and John McWhorter consider parallels between unrest at the school and the nature of religious zealotry. Plus: Should HBO fire Bill Maher?
Linda Blanchard, author of Dependent Arising in Context, explains how meditation can give you a different perspective on grief.
Historian Daniel Bessner argues that the “warrior-scholar” serving as National Security Advisor has a narrow strategic vision. Plus: Will Comey’s testimony change anything?
Bill Scher on how “above board” politics in the Democratic primary helped unify the electorate. Plus: Do Dems have a “unity edge” over Republicans?
Political scientist Darren Beattie argues that the traditional conservative/liberal paradigm no longer makes sense. Plus: Why Trump and not just Trumpism?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider whether Georgia’s close special election foreshadows trouble for Republicans.
Marietje Schaake, Member of the European Parliament, on Europe’s reaction to political upheaval in the U.S.