Nearly six months into Donald Trump’s presidency, a Trump Doctrine is coming into view. Contrary to the fears of his critics, and the hopes of some admirers, Trump is no isolationist. And contrary to those who claim Trump is simply … Continued
DROPMORE, Manitoba – I’ve heard it said there are two kinds of boaters. Those who have hit a rock. And those who will. I was reminded of that adage last month, when three of us visited friends who have a … Continued
Obadiah Pipeboyd looks out his window, as his kitten, Banksy, plays under his chair inside his corner unit in the Bimosedaa apartments in downtown Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative’s 48-unit Bimosedaa apartment complex opened in … Continued
The constellation Lyra is faint, but it contains Vega, one of the brightest stars in our night sky. As soon as it gets dark enough after sunset, look for the brightest star you can see in the very high eastern … Continued
America’s leaders have latched onto the idea that they can address some big problems — most notably a gaping budget deficit — by forcing interest rates downward. If only it were that easy. President Donald Trump keeps turning up the … Continued
On Tuesday, when an account on the social platform X using the name Cindy Steinberg started cheering the Texas floods because the victims were “white kids” and “future fascists,” Grok — the social media platform’s in-house chatbot — tried to … Continued