Memo discouraging faculty activism is disheartening

To think that our university president would stifle the freedom and spirit of the professors is disheartening. How can a typical poli sci class survive without a lively discussion about our political leaders? How can a history class have an honest discussion about how future generations will look back at this critical point in our lives? [Read article]

BEIJING - Good idea: A fun night out on the town with some locals in China. Bad idea: A night on the town that involves watching Chinese girls in hula skirts and Chinese guys in sparkle green suits dancing to Livin' La Vida Loca.

Yet that's what I saw here in Asia.

I almost choked on the Coca Cola I was sipping when everyone took the stage for the Ricky-Martin-goes-to-Hawaii opening act.

I looked around, wondering if anyone else thought the sight strange. [Read article]

I made it a point to watch at least some of the Democratic Convention every night last week. Predictably enough, Bill Clinton had a primetime spot.

You'll have to excuse me for dredging up the past, but there are a few things we need to remember before we go on.

I can accept that many people think Bill Clinton had some good policies during his presidency.

I can accept that people think that in terms of his management of the country, he did a decent, if not good, job. [Read article]