The purpose of narrative is to present us with complexity and ambiguity.

The prosecutor, who is supposed to carry the burden of proof, really is an author.

Widespread public access to knowledge, like public education, is one of the pillars of our democracy, a guarantee that we can maintain a well-informed citizenry.

At the end of the day, perhaps the best argument against capital punishment may be that it is an issue beyond the limited capacity of government to get things right.

Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to carry on with dignity in spite of it.

That led me to say that when push comes to shove, I'm against capital punishment.

The purpose of narrative is to present us with complexity and ambiguity.