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Last week, a Florida jury deliberated for one hour and 42 minutes before recommending the death pena... Read More

Use This Column as an Email to Your Senator Jul. 26, 2025

While we're distracted by Coldplay concert kiss cams, 20-year-olds in swimsuits arguing on "Love Isl... Read More

I Don't Think that Guy in the Mirror Is Me Jul. 25, 2025

Actors either look appropriate for a role, or they don't. Audiences wouldn't buy Danny DeVito as Bat... Read More

One Good 'Turn' Word Deserves Another Jul. 23, 2025

In ancient times, new words were formed at every turn. When the Greeks won a battle, for instance, t... Read More

Overburdened Public Defense Puts Justice at Risk Jul. 22, 2025

Lawyers are personally responsible for the quality of representation they provide. Public defenders ... Read More

Stepping Up to the Microphone Jul. 18, 2025

When I was working full time as a professional speaker and make-believe celebrity, people would ask ... Read More

Beware of the 'False Twins'! Jul. 16, 2025

Because a prude is prudent when it comes to sexual matters, you might assume that "prude" and "prude... Read More

Drinking Hemlock, Eating in the Shade and Following Dumb Rules Jul. 12, 2025

My son wants to eat his lunch in the shade. It's a reasonable request, sure, but he's at summer camp... Read More

And It Seemed Like Such a Good Idea Jul. 11, 2025

The envelope the charity's director received on Monday had no return address. The message inside ... Read More

Where the 'H' Did That Come From? Jul. 09, 2025

It's "H" hour! Can you choose the correct derivation for each word beginning with "h"? 1. harbinger:... Read More

The Growing, and Impactful, Phenomenon of True Crime Jul. 08, 2025

Recently, I was scrolling through some news articles and came across this headline, "Nearly 2 in 3 A... Read More

Only Suckers Try to Make Magical Childhood Memories for Their Kids Jul. 05, 2025

I refuse to try to build any more precious childhood memories for my kids. I'm just giving them fuel... Read More

Where Does THAT Fit In? Jul. 02, 2025

Will Shortz, puzzle master of The New York Times, has devised a new type of word game. It's so much ... Read More

Courts Not Compelled to Accept 'Obviously Absurd' Presidential Directive Jul. 01, 2025

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay of a temporary restraining order (TRO) granted to ... Read More

Pick Your Poison: Heat Stroke or Air Conditioning? Jun. 28, 2025

If you asked my dad the top three causes of illness worldwide, here's what he'd say: No. 3: Walking ... Read More

Losing Contact Jun. 27, 2025

My contact manager, Outlook, won't open. It doesn't care how often I click. It says it's loading. Bu... Read More

Misuse of 'Unique' Seems 'More Inevitable' Jun. 25, 2025

Q: I've sometimes heard a future event described as being "more and more inevitable." Are there actu... Read More

The End May Be Near for Miranda v. Arizona Jun. 24, 2025

Nearly 60 years ago, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart asked Attorney John J. Flynn, represe... Read More

The Awkward Silences in the White House Speak Volumes Jun. 21, 2025

Before we start, it's important that we all know what "Juventus" is. They're an Italian soccer team... Read More

Dying With Bette Jun. 20, 2025