See Disclaimer. Last Saturday, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) held a Town Hall in my county—one of over 1,100 in Oregon since…
Re-thinking academic research funding
See Disclaimer. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are outstanding examples of our country’s visionary…
A man of few words
See Disclaimer. Michael Wilkin was a man of few words—occasionally, opinionated words. Stocky and bearded, most at ease in khaki shorts…
Protect the US Integrated Ocean Observation System—and more!
See Disclaimer. In the 1990’s, the idea began to emerge that it was possible—in fact, essential—to manage and study our coasts…
Academia: A precious resource, not the enemy
See Disclaimer. I came to the US nearly four decades ago to have the meaningful academic career that I could not…
Of hope and coordinated action
See Disclaimer. Arundhati Roy’s “Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can…
Needed: an Opposition Cabinet
See Disclaimer. The second Trump administration is markedly different from the first. A populist without substance, Mr. Trump’s ‘strength’ as candidate…
One month in
See Disclaimer Elections have consequences. By electing Mr. Trump and giving Republicans (slim) majorities in both houses of Congress, America chose…
2024: A closing pre-election reflection
See Disclaimer. Given the weight of the US in the world, this might be the most consequential election in global modern…
Why do I vote? Why should you?
Dedicated to my grandkids and yours See Disclaimer. Why do I vote? Why do I care that others vote, too? Because…
Outside the box 