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Forgetting History is Dangerous -- Ignoring History Is Fatal Nov. 06, 2026
"Is this what 1930s Germany looked like?" That's the question my wife asked me in the weeks followin... Read More
Robbing Workers and Pampering Billionaire Bosses -- Inequality in Action Nov. 04, 2026
Inequality in America doesn't just "happen" — the self-serving actions of corporate powers and... Read More
The Real History of American Aid to Israel Nov. 03, 2026
Right before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would st... Read More
Inquisitive Travelers Can Learn on the Road Nov. 01, 2026
By Victor Block Sam and Barbara Goodman were enjoying guided hikes while learning about the ancient ... Read More
Monuments Honor People of the Past Oct. 31, 2026
By Victor Block The Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and other famous shrines around the countr... Read More
The Secret of Happiness: Stop, Look and Wonder Oct. 30, 2026
Have you ever asked yourself why tigers are orange? It's hard to imagine how evolution could create ... Read More
The Lonesomest Dove Oct. 30, 2026
In the room where you watch football, what you call your "man cave," there's a painting on the wall.... Read More
The Way You Should Think: Less Artificial, More Intelligence Oct. 23, 2026
If you don't live entirely off the grid, you've heard about Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger's est... Read More
Corporate Greed Takes Flight Oct. 21, 2026
You probably won't believe this, boys and girls, but there was a time when government regulatory off... Read More
What Obama Doesn't Say About Israel Oct. 21, 2026
Anyone wondering how deeply a one-sided interpretation of Israel's history has penetrated the Democr... Read More
Trust This: There's No Cure for Colic Other Than Time Oct. 17, 2026
If you're worried that no mysteries remain in the world, that humans have climbed every mountain, ma... Read More
For Better or Worse, Your Words Become Your Thoughts Oct. 16, 2026
I still remember the first time I heard the word "bifurcated." It means "forked" or "diverging in tw... Read More
Dreading What I've Got To Watch Oct. 16, 2026
Please note: This column was written before the cancellation of the livestream. But they're bound to... Read More
Love Stays Oct. 10, 2026
The one thing you can't make when you get old is old friends. Pam Fleischaker was one of my oldest f... Read More
Maps Excite the Imagination, Lead to Unknown Destinations Oct. 10, 2026
By Victor Block As I peer at a wall-hanging in my living room, I picture men in Colonial attire smok... Read More
Are We Documenting Our Way to Forgetfulness? Oct. 09, 2026
I hope to visit Vermont one of these years to witness the changing of the leaves and revel in the ka... Read More
Predicting Breast Cancer Oct. 03, 2026
Imagine there were a simple test, using AI, that could accurately predict a man's chance of developi... Read More
Montana Proposes a Way to Stop "Dark Money" Corruption of Our Democracy Sep. 30, 2026
It's the fall harvest season, when many farm stands and homes decorate with pumpkins, cornstalks and... Read More
Why Islam Threatens Liberty Sep. 28, 2026
Little kids aren't the only ones who act like closing their eyes will keep them safe. Look at how ma... Read More
Explore a City's Culture Through Its 'Dive Bars' Sep. 26, 2026
By Victor Block During a recent visit to Hollywood, Florida, I enjoyed several meals at a restaurant... Read More
