In case you have slept through the last year or two, you know that the people of America are fundamentally philosophically divided. You may not see it on the U12 soccer fields on Saturdays, and you might not see it at civic or religious services or neighborhood block parties, but spend two minutes on social media, and it’s apparent. Things in this country could use some time to heal. Read More
The past few years have not been kind to major department stores. Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney’s, and Dillard’s have been staples and anchor stores at suburban American malls for decades. But culture is shifting. Fewer people – by the millions – are going to malls. Kids are not hanging out there nearly as much, and people of all ages are shopping elsewhere, mostly online. Read More
The world of entertainment was shocked when it was announced last week that Brangelina would be no more. Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt due, according to various press reports, to the way he dealt with the children. Not exactly the typical “irreconcilable differences” and that statement had folks asking a lot of questions. Read More
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Dwyane Wade just lost his cousin to gun violence, so you might expect him to lay low, to be quiet and mourn privately, and for the most part, people would respect that privacy. But Wade understands the spotlight, he realizes the platform he has, and he wants to use that platform to confront the issues that he believes led to his cousin’s death. Read More
Brain disease and contact sports have become the most uneasy bedfellows in modern media reporting. The pair has become all but inexorably linked in headlines. From Hollywood to documentaries to the pages of top sports publications, concussive force and professional sports have become a perennial one-two punch combination. Read More
After LeBron James declined his contract option last week, some NBA prognosticators decided he was headed for free agency and another uniform next season. After all, he brought his hometown a ring. Isn’t his work here done? James says, not remotely. Read More
Hillary Clinton has all but locked up the Democratic Nomination. According to the Associated Press, the former Secretary of State has the votes, and now she has a powerful ally on the campaign trail. President Obama begins campaigning for Clinton this week in Wisconsin. But will it be enough to woo defiant Sanders supporters? Read More
Well, now it’s official, Donald Trump has all the delegates he needs to wrap up the GOP nomination for President. He could coast into the convention, but you know that won’t happen. Trump just isn’t wired for laurel sitting.
Elie Hirschfeld 