Most of my life as a writer has been short-form pieces, and any deadlines have been like those for journalism: one after another in quick succession. Piece of cake, more or less. Not so for my current project, a book manuscript with a deadline looming for delivery to the publisher. That deadline's much harder for me, and I can't say I've…

Not me adopting “toddlers are supposed to tantrum” as my motto for the next month

historic allies take note of our ongoing journey toward the dark side

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A small child slipped through the White House fence before being intercepted by the U.S. Secret Service. One shows an armed agent carrying the toddler across the lawn before passing him to another agent and eventually back to his family “without incident.” There was no threat to security.