Truth or Justice: Why I take a dim view of jury duty

A recent jury summons led me to revisit a commentary written on the occasion of my last summons in 2003. The passage of time has only served to reinforce the fact that, not only are our cultural systems fallible, they aren’t even necessarily on our side. Read the story

Opportunity Lost: A review of Absence of Mind

Noted novelist Marilynne Robinson attempts to restore "mind" to a place of prominence in intellectual debate. Unfortunately, her Terry Lectures at Yale succeed better as an example of how not to make that case. Read the review

Buyer Beware: Discount health cards

With health insurance premiums still skyrocketing, so-called discount health card plans promise to save consumers money. Buyer beware. Read the story