There was a fascinating discussion a few days back on WBUR’s On Point with Tom Asbrook about the ethics of a military intervention in Syria. Guests were Michael Walzer of Just and Unjust Wars and Steven Walt of Taming American … Continue reading
The federal Defense of Marriage Act (1996) is dead, struck down by the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Full equality under the law is a human right that should not be abridged by any political body the world over. Race, class, … Continue reading
Yesterday, WBUR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook has a superb discussion on the genocide of African elephants. The introduction notes: The kill-off of elephants is getting worse. Humans are wiping them off the face of the earth, and scientists say … Continue reading
Last week WBURs On Point broadcast a show entitled Ethical Hunting. The host, Tom Ashbrook, spent the majority of his time interviewing Lily Raff McCaulo and Steven Rinella. McCaulo recently published a book, Call of the Mild: Learning to Hunt … Continue reading
Last week the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the constitutionality of Obamacare. Chief Justice Roberts broke ranks with the conservatives and voted to uphold the law, thus giving the Obama administration a narrow margin of victory. The other … Continue reading
Those of you who listen to National Public Radio may be familiar with the program On Point hosted by Tom Ashbrook. It is a talk show with guest commentators and listener participation, the main focus of which is current events … Continue reading