Michael Medved
Unmasking ‘shy Trump voters’
Many respondents must be fibbing - telling pollsters what they think they want to hear about Trump, Michael Medved writes.4 years ago
The left’s fanatical substitute for faith
Michael Medved argues that so-called “social justice activism” has become a substitute religion for secular progressives.4 years ago
What will history say?
If our health suffers, the economy suffers with it, but if the pandemic comes under control, business can begin to recover.4 years ago
God’s playlist
During this period of home isolation, I’ve looked more deeply into messages in the traditional prayers I recite every morning. For instance, a key passage in ancient Jewish liturgy is Yishtabach—or the “God Be Praised” prayer.4 years ago
Re-engaging the educated
While Republican strategists concentrate on mobilizing the white, working class voters that gave President Trump his crucial swing state victories last time, they face a real danger of mass defection from the best-educated segment of the electorate.4 years ago
Joe Biden’s the right target – not Barack Obama
Everyone expects President Trump to use his record-breaking campaign war chest to launch vigorous attacks on his November opponent, Joe Biden, but the President’s recent verbal assaults on Barack Obama do nothing to enhance his re-election prospects.4 years ago
An intimate view of a great American
Based on 30 hours of intimate interviews, the new PBS documentary "Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words" allows the Supreme Court Justice to tell his remarkable story.4 years ago
The pandemic unequal impact: not just a matter of race
We must resist the temptation to explain some of these grim coronavirus numbers by automatically blaming discrimination and racism.4 years ago
Making sense of a localized crisis
All Americans must care about New York’s coronavirus losses, but the restrictions applied to citizens in much less afflicted regions don’t need to follow the New York model forever.4 years ago
Tiger King’s unsavory portrait and typical blindspot
The Netflix series "Tiger King" drew 35 million viewers in its first 10 days, but displays the typical Hollywood blindspot to the enduring force of faith.4 years ago
A necessary message from a past pandemic
Imagine a pandemic ten times more deadly and devastating than COVID-19, while the President of the United States never once makes a public statement.4 years ago
Walking for life and health
Many of us who shelter at home find the best chance for exercise and escape through long walks in our own neighborhoods.4 years ago
A dog named ‘Fauci’
His brilliance and tireless efforts have indeed made Dr. Fauci a folk-hero, but he’s hardly alone among indispensable public servants at this time of crisis.4 years ago
After the pandemic, less dinner party prejudice?
Perhaps, when “social distancing” is just a sad memory, we’ll be so grateful for the return of normal mealtime interchanges.4 years ago
Be frank on what to expect
Michael Medved argues that officials should be more frank with the public on what to expect of coronavirus.4 years ago
Passover in a pandemic
In place of Seder tables packed with family and friends, most of us will dine alone—sitting down only with those who share the same domicile.4 years ago
Are presidential nominations for ‘preppies’ only?
11 of the 12 candidates nominated for president this century graduated from exclusive prep schools, not public high schools.4 years ago
Israel’s emergency ‘national unity’ compromise
The coronavirus forced a resolution of Israel’s polarizing, paralyzing political stalemate.4 years ago
Potential protection from a plague
The grave Coronavirus Crisis may yet uplift America, providing perspective on home, school, work and faith that encourage timeless and constructive values.4 years ago
Message from a virus-ridden year: Bye-bye boomers
Is it merely a coincidence that a terrible pandemic that strikes especially hard against those over 70, appeared in the very midst of a presidential campaign exclusively dominated by just such targeted oldsters?4 years ago
For one industry, pandemic damage may be permanent
Many movie theaters have shut down temporarily, others limit ticket sales to ensure that empty seats separate the customers.4 years ago
Could it be we’re overreacting?
A new poll from NPR and the PBS News Hour shows only 40% of Republicans and half of Independents believing coronavirus is a “real threat”.4 years ago
‘The Hunt’ isn’t anti-Trump or anti-Hollywood, it’s anti-America
"The Hunt" is a disturbing film that may just have people walking out of the theaters.4 years ago
