The Daring Escape and Bloody Execution of Nicolae Ceausescu

Read MoreThis week marks the 25th anniversary of the Romanian Revolution. Here’s more of my first-hand account of the uprising in Bucharest between December 21-25, 1989.

Read MoreThis week marks the 25th anniversary of the Romanian Revolution. Here’s more of my first-hand account of the uprising in Bucharest between December 21-25, 1989.

Read MoreYou cowards. You’re pathetic. I’m talking to you — Sony, Regal Cinemas, Cinemark, Cineplex, Carmike Cinemas, and AMC Theaters. Each of your gutless companies should be ashamed for yanking the new movie, “The Interview,” which was going to be released next week.

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Today’s news that the United States of America might finally normalize diplomatic relations with the island nation of Cuba comes as a long-overdue surprise and welcome stunner. It’s about damned time. Bravo!

Read MoreChristopher Hitchens died three years ago today. His life spanned 62 immensely productive years. One presumes his words and ideas shall endure for a considerably longer time. Even after his death, Hitchens remains a giant force of intellect worth reacquainting ourselves with regularly, and not just by those who share(d) his views.

Read MoreLet’s talk about things we should do — including things that are practical, but seemingly ridiculous. In other words, let’s discuss some crazy ideas that actually make perfect sense, but which are unlikely ever to be taken seriously let alone adopted by mainstream society.