Something for both sides to celebrate
The midterm elections provided a rare occasion for conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats, to look at the same events and feel a shared sense of satisfaction and encouragement.8 years ago
‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ is one of the worst films of the year
Filled with excessive, fetishized sadism, 'The Girl in the Spider's Web' is one of the worst films of the year.8 years ago
Medved: The Kingdom of Kindness
Our friend Charlie -- a marine officer, an NRA gun instructor and internationally renowned opera singer -- heard the news about the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, and immediately took it upon himself to come to our synagogue to protect his friends.8 years ago
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ breaks many of the cliches you might expect
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is better than you think, and better than the reviews are indicating. And it brings a very different angle to the usual rock star story.8 years ago
Medved: Stress blessing, not blame
It's a shame that politicians on both sides tried to blame their opponents for the horrific synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, and in perspective, this incident should have provoked gratitude instead of finger-pointing8 years ago
Medved: Vote for collaboration over confrontation
Americans of every perspective say they're disgusted by the polarization, pettiness and unbridled anger that have come to characterize our politics.8 years ago
Beto’s blunder
Beto's blunder makes it obvious to all that anyone who votes for Democratic Congressional or Senatorial candidates is voting for more of the same.8 years ago
A land of miracles
Rather than despairing over recent history, we should review family history that reminds us we live in a land of miracles that deserves our protection through exercising our precious right to vote.8 years ago
Senator Elizabeth Warren losing her million dollar bet
President Trump should no longer use the nickname "Pocahontas" on Senator Elizabeth Warren; the designation "Faux-cahontas" is far more appropriate.8 years ago
‘Halloween’ is creepy and a fitting tribute to the original
Halloween is a very well made film. It is impossible not to feel disturbed, frightened, on edge.8 years ago
Different views of ‘community service’
You might expect Senate candidates to disagree on policies but in today's polarized politics they often differ on fundamental values as well.8 years ago
‘First Man’ returns a sense of wonder about space travel
“First Man” returns a sense of wonder and excitement of space travel. It puts you on the edge of your seat. Ryan Gosling and all other performances in this film are universally strong.8 years ago
Lessons from the Kavanaugh climax
New talk of impeaching Kavanaugh, or continuing to smear him, only makes the Democrats look extreme and vicious.8 years ago
The President can act immediately to launch a ‘war on waste’
The best way to curb outrageous waste of taxpayer dollars is transparency.8 years ago
No, the Gold Rush wasn’t racist
If the Gold Rush that began 170 years ago was a calamity then California itself is a calamity.8 years ago
Medved: The real basis for anti-Kavanaugh hysteria
Reluctance to confirm Kavanaugh from Dems in Congress goes far beyond allegations from Christine Blasey Ford, and rooted more in fear the nominee could overturn Roe v. Wade.8 years ago
Medved: Is private bad judgment relevant to high public office?
Are we holding Brett Kavanaugh to the same standards as past Supreme Court nominees? Or is there a double standard we're not observing?8 years ago
Medved: Fighting back against underage drinking should unite Dems, GOP
The allegations surrounding Brett Kavanaugh's alleged partying in high school are making one thing abundantly clear: America needs to make serious strides toward combating teenage alcohol abuse.8 years ago
Medved: Kavanaugh fight shows liberal hypocrisy
Accusations of sexual assault levied against Brett Kavanaugh are coming from a Democratic Party that's already supporting their own similarly-accused Representative, Keith Ellison.8 years ago
Kavanaugh as #MeToo villain? An outrageous smear!
In their desperate attempt to smear Judge Brett Kavanaugh, many left-leaning commentators try to connect him to #MeToo malefactors like Harvey Weinstein. For two reasons, this association is utterly unfair.8 years ago
Curled up in a ball of white shame
As Dr. King made clear, in a decent society, individuals must be judged -- and must judge themselves -- on the content of their character, not the color of their skin.8 years ago
Trouble in socialist paradise
The left regularly cites the Nordic nations as proof that socialism works but a new report from the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen shows trouble in paradise.8 years ago
A victory for respectful persuasion
An unexpectedly encouraging development in California should remind us that conversation can work better than confrontation in politics.8 years ago
