Civic discourse is unraveling across the country, and one of the most pronounced local examples is at San Diego County Board of Supervisors meetings. Name-calling, mockery, outbursts and ...

Often subconsciously, we winnow our individual view of who belongs in society, whom we have to consider as we move in the world. Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers.

THE MORALITY of war is extremely complicated. So, consequently, are the ethics of commenting on it. But in the war in Israel and Gaza, some things are simple: the horrendous atrocities committed by ...

She’s an important figure behind today’s artificial intelligence boom, but not all computer scientists thought Fei-Fei Li was on the right track when she came up with the idea for a giant visual ...

In the dynamic world of public discourse, the role of the moderator is critical, guiding discussions at conferences, debates and interviews to ensure they remain relevant and civil. As passionate ...

In a world flooded with opinions, the role of the public intellectual has never been more essential—or more compromised. Once revered as critical thinkers who could deepen public understanding, many ...

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