
While celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, learn about Irish history and acceptance of others
I’ve always been fascinated with St. Patrick’s Day, and there is no question that my fascination comes from the fascination others have for it. Being of Irish descent used to make me feel like the holiday belonged to me more than others. In Ireland, it has been a...

The valuable truth is that Fox News is no longer the press
The competition for trust and credibility in the press is far from new. This struggle dates back to at least the late 1800’s when the “yellow journalism” battle between moguls Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst dominated the New York media market. Both were...

East Palestine’s battle is a lesson for all Americans
At Indiana University, I teach government to students in one school, and speech to students in another. The subjects are quite different, as are the students. But the story of East Palestine, Ohio gives me a real life lesson to teach both classes and will for years to...