Commentary

A Penny for Your Thoughts 2-26-2026

In last week’s column, I discussed the chaos orchestrated by the White House, the Trump Administration’s threats to our Constitution and democracy, and our responsibility to dissent, as outlined by

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Our Man In Arlington 2-26-2026

For my monthly “Front-Page History” column, instead of choosing one date from the past, I am selecting stories over a period of time, from the archives of a Black-owned newspaper,

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A Penny for Your Thoughts 2-19-2026

It’s doubtful that M. C. Escher (the Dutch graphic artist known for his minutely detailed pictures with staircases and bridges going nowhere and other fantastic images) ever crossed paths with

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