‘The Wizard of Oz’ — a parable of political deceit
Dorothy's adventures in 'The Wizard of Oz' offer more than fantasy for children. Like the wizard behind his curtain, politicians…
News media is no match for Trump and his tall tales
U.S. presidents have often twisted the truth. But Donald Trump has flooded the news media with falsehoods in a unique…
My life in journalism, where facts & truth count
The world has changed dramatically since I was a cub reporter. But facts and truth should still matter in the…
Filipino journalists risk life and freedom to expose truth
Filipino journalists Fermando Sepe Jr. and Maria Ressa have exposed government corruption and abuse -- and persist despite threats to…
Shocking survey jolts man’s convictions!
We all have our convictions. But the world's a complex place, where opposing viewpoints co-exist. Humility can be the first…
From Flopnik and shame to a man on the moon
It's been 50 years since the U.S. put a man on the moon. It's worth recalling how the U.S. lagged…
Journalists hit by job cuts, killings and jail
Journalists are losing jobs in the U.S. and facing jail or even death elsewhere. Is a free press a thing…
Vaccines: Here’s the truth amid many myths
Some people think there is a global conspiracy to promote harmful vaccines. But doctors and health experts agree: Vaccines are…
Decoder: Why are vaccines so important?
Vaccines are safe and save millions of lives every year. Yet some people resist being immunized. Here's how vaccines work…
Listen: It’s a privilege to be able to vote. Use it!
Youth can make a big difference in the world if we take advantage of the chance to vote. It's a…