Ross: Only our old cords can save us from the end of the world
I want to thank Katherine Bindley for her Wall Street Journal piece on people who hoard old cables, because now I realize I am not alone.7 years ago
Ross: Is it even possible to make a deal with Iran?
How about a deal where Iran agrees to corral terrorism, and we agree to let Iran have a say in Iraq, relax the trade embargo, and bring our soldiers home?7 years ago
Ross: Seattleites need a librarian to figure out recycling rules
The city of Seattle published an online list of 284 items from aluminum foil to Ziploc bags, and the rules on how to rid yourself of them for recycling.7 years ago
Ross: Where US could actually be vulnerable in war with Iran
I figure we can thwart whatever military retaliation Iran might cook up. But to turn on the computer one morning and find that it doesn’t recognize you?7 years ago
Ross: Is it all really worth an all-out war with Iran?
I think it’s time for Iran to pretend that Mr. Soleimani died in a freak accident and move on.7 years ago
Ross: Entertaining billionaires is necessary evil of campaigning
Pete Buttigieg has come under fire for entertaining rich donors, but is that more just a normal part of the campaigning process?7 years ago
Ross: Why Democrats shouldn’t send impeachment to the Senate
If Democrats just declared the impeachment done and opt not to send it on to the Senate for a full trial, both sides win.7 years ago
Ross: Who will really be on trial for Senate impeachment?
Before the Rules Committee Democratic, Rep. Jaime Raskin set out the reasons for bringing impeachment to the full House.7 years ago
Ross: Do we have to accept new definition of ‘OK’ symbol?
The latest eruption of the "OK" gesture as secret sign of white power has me wondering whether we really have to accept its new definition.7 years ago
Ross: No culture wars this Christmas, but we did get a skirmish
There seems to be no major culture war over Christmas this year. But we do have a little culture skirmish over a Zola ad on the Hallmark Channel.7 years ago
Ross: GOP is now objecting to words of the Founding Fathers
In Thursday night’s markup of the articles of impeachment, Republicans moved to strike several lines that they considered over the top.7 years ago
Ross: Character and continence required for impeachment testimony
Whether you’re testifying or just watching, you have to be that person who deliberately chooses the window seat.7 years ago
Ross: Company proving that handouts could be solution to poverty
An organization called Give Directly believes that the solution to poverty is money, and is already beginning to see results.7 years ago
Ross: Embarrassing cost of insulin in US something we can all agree on
The cost of life-saving insulin in the U.S. is embarrassing, and the thing is, Democrats, Republicans, even Trump himself, all agree it’s unfair.7 years ago
Ross: Christmas lyric update, featuring Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani seems to be in trouble for his unorthodox approach to international diplomacy. Some people even think he’ll end up in jail! But maybe he’s just misunderstood.7 years ago
Ross: Why Elon Musk’s Cybertruck might actually be a good idea
Elon Musk's Cybertruck demonstration may have gone poorly, but it's still likely to succeed for one huge reason.7 years ago
Ross: Impeachment witnesses should have come forward sooner
Impeachment witnesses who testified all knew this was going on long before Trump's fateful phone call and none of them spoke up.7 years ago
Ross: The biggest upside to impeachment isn’t removing Trump
What really keeps a president in check is knowing that a whistle blower who sees something can safely say something and remain anonymous.7 years ago
Ross: Ukraine the real winner in impeachment hearings
They say that in an impeachment, no one wins. Well, I think Ukraine just won big time.7 years ago
Ross: The super-rich have run out of ideas
Yancy Strickler, the co-founder of the crowdfunding website Kickstarter, thinks the super-rich have run out of ideas.7 years ago
Ross: When running a country like a business goes wrong
Donald Trump promised to run the U.S. like a business, but is that really the best way to govern an entire nation?7 years ago
Ross: Analyzing the impeachment analysis
Every impeachment hearing needs analysis because most of us don't have the time to watch five hours of testimony. We need someone to understand it for us.7 years ago
Ross: Who’s really being impeached?
What wasn’t mentioned at the impeachment hearing is that many of the president’s core supporters don’t think Ukraine should get anything.7 years ago
