Before I arrive at the crux of my column, it’s important to establish this: I don’t enjoy writing first-person columns. This isn’t to say that I believe personality has no place in opinion sections...
“As much as I ever did, more than I ever did, I believe in liberalism. But there was a rosy time of innocence when I believed in liberals.” These eerie words of G. K. Chesterton haunt me as I look...
Dear reader: There is no satire in today’s column. This is largely due to the fact that I simply can’t make this stuff up anymore, at least not for today. I just can’t — and won’t — do it because...
On Feb. 1, Betsy DeVos was confirmed as secretary of education in a rare tie-breaking vote from Vice President Mike Pence. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against DeVos.Such...
Donald Trump is a fascist.This is not some cute talking point used to elicit a reaction or an opinion derived from a poorly-done Facebook meme comparing Trump to Adolf Hitler.There are many academics,...
One of the most commonly discussed aspects of the wackiness that is the Trump administration is the idea of how media and other platforms cover this circus masquerading as a presidency.The question itself...
On Feb. 7, 2017, a historic and hysterically heartbreaking Senate vote gave the OK to approve another unqualified billionaire, this time to be appointed as the United States education secretary.Betsy DeVos’...
Burhan Ozbilici, photographer behind the now-famous picture of the assassination of a Russian ambassador in Turkey, was likely pleased to find that his work earned the title of 2017 World Press Photo of...
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a questionable representation of BDSM?The latest film adaptation of author E. L. James’ "Fifty Shades" saga "Fifty Shades Darker" picks up where...
As a “champion” of principled politics, Rob Portman vowed to be a voice of his constituents. His position as one of two U.S. senators of Ohio serves as his promise to uphold the Constitution.Portman...
Kent State has a student-first approach to education and administration. The university’s support of diversity, equity and inclusion is unparalleled by other institutions of the same capacity.After the...
The tradition of professional sports champions having a photo-op at the White House can be traced all the way back to the presidency of Calvin Coolidge, when he invited the Washington Senators for a visit...
