See Disclaimer. Last Saturday, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) held a Town Hall in my county—one of over 1,100 in Oregon since … More
Author: Outside the Box blog
I am a husband, father and grandfather; retired 'oceanographer at a medical school;' aspiring farmer; independent thinker
-- Antonio Baptista
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
One month in
See Disclaimer Elections have consequences. By electing Mr. Trump and giving Republicans (slim) majorities in both houses of Congress, America chose … More
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 … More
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 … More
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