Ross: The bill Republicans find even more terrifying than COVID relief
All the news this week has been about the COVID relief bill, but there’s another bill that some Republicans find even more terrifying.5 years ago
Ross: The unexpected downside to ending the pandemic
The end of the pandemic also marks the end of Zooming in sweatpants and finding a comfortable spot on the sofa, and not everyone is happy about that.5 years ago
Ross: Is aggressive compliance the new strategy for beating voter suppression?
President Biden is battling GOP attempts to reduce voter turnout, with an executive order directing federal agencies to help anyone confused by the rules.5 years ago
Ross: There’s nothing unfair about a capital gains tax in Washington
You can say that the state's proposed capital gains tax is unfair, but I don’t think a single stock holder will have to set up GoFundMe if this passes.5 years ago
Ross: How we let political theater get in the way of our COVID-19 relief
If the Senate's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief actually helps Americans struggling through this pandemic, I don’t care how incomprehensible it is.6 years ago
Ross: The simple and necessary solution for fixing our elections
I recently asked for ideas on how elections could be fixed so that both parties would respect the result. I received a suggestion that I like a lot.6 years ago
Ross: Why we shouldn’t shut down vaccine ramp-up after pandemic ends
Our increase in vaccine resources can't stop when the pandemic ends -- I think we all agree that the country can never be shut down like this again.6 years ago
Ross: It’s time to start balancing science of reopening with our needs
All that talk about “the science” sounds more patronizing than scientific, especially when the people you think you’re helping don’t see it as help.6 years ago
Ross: Our nation’s past is quickly catching up with us
Amid investigation to figure out why a bunch of people stormed the nation's Capitol, I just hope they find the answer before the past catches up with them.6 years ago
Ross: Hasbro removes ‘Mr’ from Potato Head packaging, but where’s the potato?
The "Mr." is being dropped from the package labeling, but there will still be a Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head. But the toy no longer requires an actual potato!6 years ago
Ross: Nine gin-soaked raisins and faith could be the remedy we need
We need to publicly humiliate the COVID-19 virus itself – a virus which probably figured 105-year-old Lucia to be an easy target. But not so easy after all.6 years ago
Ross: Can we handle the future?
We're all living in the future now. You have access to every human being, every piece of knowledge, and can summon any merchandise or food to your door.6 years ago
Ross: Conspiracy theories about snow are now spreading on TikTok
With QAnon exposed as a fraud, and the president's Twitter reduced to fact sheets, where do you go to find out what they don’t want you to find out? TikTok!6 years ago
Ross: How far will we go to entertain our grandkids through a screen?
Screen time – which used to be considered bad for kids – has become the only way for many to see their grandparents. But the pressure can be intense.6 years ago
Ross: The next step in finding out if life exists on Mars
Congrats to NASA on the successful Mars landing. If Martians are listening, we come in peace. We’re just going to dig into your planet and see if you exist.6 years ago
Ross: We’re all one blown transformer away from the Texas freeze
I think it’s unwise to get all sanctimonious and saying that Texas "should have seen it coming." Because sooner or later, all of us have it coming.6 years ago
Ross: Trying to get vaccine appointments under rock concert rules
Fran Goldman, a 90-year-old from Seattle, walked six miles in the snow and back for her vaccine appointment. So, I will stop whining and try again.6 years ago
Ross: Social media shows who we were, not just who we are
Social media is full of complaints about social media. In a few years, a generation of Americans will have their entire lives documented and searchable.6 years ago
Ross: Perhaps Trump is not immune from further impeachment after all
Now that the Senate gave him his second inoculation, Trump should be about 95% immune from further impeachment. But his legal troubles may be mutating.6 years ago
Ross: The Senate might give the green light to an American Spring
Do you see America as a place where a president is free to organize his own militia and surround the Capitol in the name of “defending the Constitution?"6 years ago
Ross: Who is really on trial, Trump or the Senators?
What’s on trial is the character of those 100 Senators. How many will excuse what looks to be the clearest case of executive sedition since the Civil War?6 years ago
Ross: Even Trump’s attorney says the election system works
Donald Trump’s attorney says his client should be free to run again because America had a fair election, and that election did the will of the people.6 years ago
Ross: Some things should never be plugged into the public internet
After a hacker hit the water supply in a Tampa suburb, IT first-responders came to the rescue. That water system is now unplugged from the internet.6 years ago
