Remember to never split an infinitive. The passive voice should never be used. Do not put statements in the negative form. Proofread carefully to see if you words out. And don't start a sentence with a conjugation.

Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.

Previously known for its six syllables of sweetness and light, reconciliation has become the political fighting word of the year.

As long as one American is hungry... then we have unfinished business in this country.

The wonderful thing about being a New York Times columnist is that it's like a Supreme Court appointment - they're stuck with you for a long time.

This is not some alarmist Orwellian scenario; it is here, now, financed by $20 billion last year and $15 billion more this year of federal money appropriated out of sheer fear. By creating the means to monitor 300 million visits to the United States yearly, this administration and a supine opposition are building a system capable of identifying, tracking and spying on 300 million Americans.

The Republicans do not look on the Democrats as the evil empire.