Dr. Bob Here

The struggle between good and evil that Frank Capra depicts in “Mr. Smith” is clearly understood by viewers as reflecting timeless truths about citizenship and living together in a free society. Even in the fractured public square we inhabit today, members of opposing political tribes can recognize our common humanity in the heroic and humble character Jimmy Stewart portrays… (essay by Onalee McGraw)
— Read on theimaginativeconservative.org/2020/10/mr-smith-goes-to-washington-rebuilding-moral-community-onalee-mcgraw.html

By Daniel J. Mitchell

In another display of selfless masochism, I watched the Trump-Biden debate last night. The candidates behaved better, for whatever that’s worth, but I was disappointed that there so little time (and even less substance) devoted to economic issues. One of the few exceptions was the brief tussle regarding the minimum wage. Trump waffled on the…
— Read on danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2020/10/23/trump-vs-biden-on-the-minimum-wage/

In each country represented by adherents to truth or devotees of satyagraha— Gandhi’s concept of civil disobedience—their nonviolent efforts helped achieve seismic change and movement toward justice, all without resort to war. Their influence, and that of satyagraha, continues to cascade and ripple across the world incalculably… (essay by Jonathan English)
— Read on theimaginativeconservative.org/2020/10/satyagraha-gandhi-civil-disobedience-nonviolent-resistance-jonathan-english.html

The coronavirus, widespread quarantines, an unprecedented self-induced recession, and unchecked rioting, looting and protesting — all in a presidential election year — are radically disrupting American habits and behavior.

— Read on m.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/21/will-changes-to-american-life-after-pandemic-becom/