Opinion

It's likely no one from the White House gave the National Archives orders to alter the image. Instead, it seems the museum -- an independent organization that seeks to "cultivate public participation, and strengthen our nation's democracy through public access to high-value government records," voluntarily corrupted themselves and diluted our memory of the past to avoid controversy. But editing a photo and glossing over the fact that many demonstrators turned out to protest Trump is, itself, a political act. … [Read more...] about The National Archives’ dangerous corruption of history

If you have any doubt that impeachment tarnishes a president's legacy, let me ask what you think of when you hear the name Bill Clinton. Is it that under Clinton our nation saw the greatest job growth of any modern-day president with more than 22 million jobs created? (Under Trump, to date, only about 7 million jobs have been created.) Or that under Clinton, the stock market saw stunning growth, with the S&P climbing a whopping 210% in his eight years in office (compared to 38% in Trump's first three years)? … [Read more...] about Trump knows his presidency is forever tainted even if the Senate doesn’t convict

We all have the right to protest or mount a demonstration, and pro-gun advocates are no different until their demonstrations cross the line into acts of violence or physical intimidation. Local governments also have a right to dissent from laws they dislike, and to lobby for changes. That is how democracy works. But it is irresponsible for local jurisdictions to pick and choose which laws they will enforce, especially when such stances undermine the legitimacy of a democratically elected government and play into the hands of extremists. … [Read more...] about Editorial: 2nd Amendment sanctuaries are acts of faithlessness in government

This is what Andy has always been good at. He knows the value of his voice, and even more so when it’s joined with internationally beloved American musicians. Their record didn’t solve any crisis, but it helped those of us outside of Iran — as well as in Iran — cope, sending a message to our non-Iranian friends to say, “We’re in this together.” … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: A Walk of Fame star may seem silly, but it means a lot to us Iranians

San Rafael was so unremarkable that outsiders’ impression of it revealed more about themselves than the town. It was sort of a geographic Rorschach test. Once I was at a party and a woman announced she was from Mill Valley. I said, “Oh, I’m from Marin, too. San Rafael.” She snorted and replied, “San Rafael’s not the real Marin.” … [Read more...] about Ode to San Rafael: my unremarkable hometown