Sep 03, 2014

vol 131 No. 18

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On the porch of a cottage in North Carolina, I gaze in wonder at the expanse in front of me. It's conducive to thinking and reading as well as meditating and praying.
August 25, 2014

Air strikes give the illusion of surgical intervention. But they are not unambiguous humanitarian acts.
August 19, 2014

This summer, the most common theme being played out at the movies is this: No matter who you are, you are the same as everyone else.
August 22, 2014