Chuck RaddaJun 20, 20193 min"When 1972 met 2019." Spoiler alert: it does not star Billy Crystal or Meg RyanFor better or worse, I was born and grew up as a white person. To speak on a racial issue probably leaves me open for criticism. I would...
Chuck RaddaJun 19, 20193 minAmerica was once a noble idea we sang about; now it's acreage and profit, and the songs mock us.If America is more an idea than a place, we may have to come to grips with the fact that we don’t live in the “idea of America” any more....
Chuck RaddaJun 17, 20192 minWho's the enemy of the people now?By now Trump’s latest tirade against the New York Times is well known. He has accused the newspaper of treason for "tipping off" the...
Chuck RaddaJun 13, 20194 minA sporting chance—or just much ado about nilI get the total goal thing—13 is better than 12—is better than 11—is better than.... It's the ostentatious rejoicing at 13, 12, and 11 that