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Eyes on Ukraine (2)

Democracy itself is at stake. Not just here but in Ukraine — and, indeed, throughout Europe. The fight against fascism here in the States and the war in Ukraine have a clear connection. Success for either depends on success for both. […]

Eyes on Ukraine (1)

Though by definition I can only observe the war in Ukraine from afar, I don’t think of myself as merely a spectator, nor of this as a spectator sport. Count me instead as a concerned citizen of the world — a world that the outcome of this catastrophe will affect deeply. And someone who sees democracy worldwide at stake here. […]

Straight Outta Stone Ridge: The Moles of Summer

For the first time in over half a century I have (a) my very own resident groundhog but (b) no designated local season prognosticator of the woodchuck persuasion. Hence a dilemma I faced this past February: Who to believe about the advent of spring? […]

Election 2024: Image World (1)

With Nikki Haley’s announcement of her candidacy the 2024 campaign has officially started. And, in my opinion, the imagery that will affect this election has already begun to emerge. So I’ve decided to throw my photo-critical hat into the ring once more on this subject, and to do so even earlier this time around. […]

Scratch a Good American: Anti-Semitism in the USSR (1988)

“Scratch a good American,” says the Oriole,” “and you’ll find a good German.” Ari had just scratched a good American. […]