Open Mic

Strategy of Strife: When Diplomacy Becomes Part of the War

On July 10, President Donald Trump announced something that should have stopped Washington in its tracks: The United States would continue negotiations with Iran, but the ceasefire was over. That announcement does not describe a temporary contradiction. It describes an emerging doctrine. For generations, Americans were told that diplomacy and war...

Blame Game, Pointing Political Fingers

Trumpster Fire: Don’t Fan the Flames

‘Hot Dog,’ a Winning Tale of Aroma

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Markwayne Mullin, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, made clear that ICE will be present at World Cup venues

For the Win, Another Kind of Victory

Jul 7, 2026

Who would have imagined that an international sporting event would be the next battleground in the fight against authoritarian...

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This week's Open Mic features political analysis and discussion of diplomacy, conflict, and U.S. foreign policy.

Happy 250, America: A Nation Fails to Show Up to its Own Party

Jun 30, 2026

Unless one counts the “Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250” fracas on the White House lawn as the pinnacle of...

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"The Frightful Cost of War" was conveyed in a popular bubble gum trading card marketed shortly before the advent of World War II.

Chew on This: The Frightful Cost of War and a Bubble Gum Card

Jun 23, 2026

During the four years of World War I, at least 8.5 million combatants were killed, many more were wounded...

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Markwayne Mullin, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, made clear that ICE will be present at World Cup venues

The Taxman Cometh and Billionaires Can Afford It

Jun 16, 2026

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is spending $57 million to defeat a proposed billionaire tax in California. “I fled socialism...

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This week's Open Mic features political analysis and discussion of diplomacy, conflict, and U.S. foreign policy.

Government Efficiency: Don’t Know What Ya Got Till it’s Gone

Jun 9, 2026

Recently, I had the opportunity to experience government efficiency at work, and I am so very grateful. While getting boarding...

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Awaiting Victory of Another Kind at World Cup

Jun 2, 2026

Who would imagine that an international sporting event will be the next battleground in the fight against authoritarian repression? Yet...

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Grandfather Craig Corsini finds having three grandchildren while in his 70s, "glorious in all ways."

Best Job Ever: How to be a Good Grandparent

May 26, 2026

It is a pleasure to say that having three grandchildren in one’s mid 70s is glorious in all ways. I...

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The Face of Business Growth

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The Face of Business Lifecycles

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The Faces of Private School

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The Face of Life Coaching

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The Face of Home Furnishings

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The Face of Business Transactions

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The Face of Real Property Law

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The Faces of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Design

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Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP

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The Face of Women’s Retail Fashion

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The Face of Curated Pet Products

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The Face of Complex Estate Planning

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The Faces of Family Entertainment

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The Face of Education for the Individual

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The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

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The Face of Mortuary Service

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