Social (In)Security

“We will always protect Social Security, Medicare!” says President Donald Trump. That would be nice. But when I look at these programs’ balance sheets, I don’t see how he’s protected…Read More

Social (In)Security

October 28, 2026

“We will always protect Social Security, Medicare!” says President Donald Trump. That would be nice. But when I look at these programs’ balance sheets, I don’t see how he’s protected…Read More

Free AI

Cell phones made my life easier. So did the internet. Artificial intelligence may enrich it even more. But lots of people are worried. “Stop AI or we’re all going to…Read More

Free AI

September 16, 2026

Cell phones made my life easier. So did the internet. Artificial intelligence may enrich it even more. But lots of people are worried. “Stop AI or we’re all going to…Read More

From Drone to Door

There’s a new delivery system in town. Well … maybe not in your town. In some places, drones are now allowed to deliver small packages, groceries and takeout. Companies like…Read More

From Drone to Door

August 12, 2026

There’s a new delivery system in town. Well … maybe not in your town. In some places, drones are now allowed to deliver small packages, groceries and takeout. Companies like…Read More

War or Peace

“We are doomed and our leaders are insane.” So wrote journalist Matt Taibbi recently. Taibbi didn’t respond to our request for an interview, but he raises issues that deserve debate….Read More

War or Peace

July 22, 2026

“We are doomed and our leaders are insane.” So wrote journalist Matt Taibbi recently. Taibbi didn’t respond to our request for an interview, but he raises issues that deserve debate….Read More

Here to ‘Help’

Politicians promise they’ll “help” us. President Donald Trump says he’ll “create the jobs and future you deserve.” President Joe Biden liked to say, “Help is on the way.” I prefer…Read More

Here to ‘Help’

June 10, 2026

Politicians promise they’ll “help” us. President Donald Trump says he’ll “create the jobs and future you deserve.” President Joe Biden liked to say, “Help is on the way.” I prefer…Read More