Betrayal
In the summer of 2004, when word came that John Kerry had tapped former presidential rival John Edwards as his running mate, I climbed into my Honda CRV and drove…
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September 26, 2009
In the Jungle
Late one night, I was flipping channels and came across a 2002 docudrama made by Michael Winterbottom called “In This World.” The camera followed two Afghan brothers, Jamal and Enayatullah,…
September 22, 2009
A different sort of revolutionary
Norman Borlaug died over the weekend.Who?OK. Borlaug's name isn't familiar to most, though he was one of only five people to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal…
September 17, 2009
A father goes to war to finish son's book
Read about an extraordinary journey.http://bit.ly/OrNf9
September 16, 2009
Honoring Gayle
This year, the Religion Newswriters Association chose my friend Gayle White as its lifetime achievement award recipient. I cannot think of anyone who deserves this honor more.The ceremony in Minneapolis…
September 14, 2009
Courageous colleagues
New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell was rescued from Taliban clutches today, though his Afghan interpreter was killed in the raid to rescue them. Farrell had been captured last week…
September 9, 2009
Labor Day
Today is the last of the summer holidays. We celebrate Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day with barbecues and pool parties. Or go off to the beach. Hang out…
September 7, 2009
Paying for people — or not
In Japan, the government wants to pay you to have a baby, so dire is the population crisis there. Japan has one of the world's lowest birth rates and a…
September 4, 2009
Making Mimi proud
Every reporter will tell you that good editors are difficult to come by. Out of those handful, a rare breed is one who is not only a strong wordsmith and…
September 1, 2009
A great man
In the wee hours of the night, when all was quiet outside, the newsroom was sheer madness.Teddy was gone.Sen. Edward Kennedy died late Tuesday after battling brain cancer for many…
August 26, 2009