Charles: Impeachment and the Art of ‘No’
Those of us who have raised toddlers and teenagers know this story. When our children are 2, and 3 years old, and again during those dark ages between 13 and 19... Read more.
Charles: What have we learned from 9/11? Apparently, not much.
Eighteen years ago today, four planes took off — two from Boston’s Logan Airport and one each from Dulles in Washington and from Newark, N.J. — all of... Read more.
Is there a silver bullet for gun control? A gun can’t keep you safe
My grandfather, father, father-in-law, some uncles, a few childhood friends, and an ex-boyfriend or two have all been part of a well-regulated militia at some p... Read more.
Charles: The casual misogyny we’ve come to accept
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” We are far from suffici... Read more.
Charles: Dog is love is what makes sense to me
Today I’m writing a love letter to my favorite buddy. She won’t be able to read it, although she may have already figured out the meanings when I sp... Read more.
Is there no end to the hatred? Sadly, fear and panic is the new normal
This past weekend my daughter and I went to the movies. We walked into the semi-darkened theater, and as we settled into our reclining seats with the rising foo... Read more.
Charles on jury duty: Have your day in court
Last week I had to report to the Superior Court of Suffolk County. That’s across City Hall Square in downtown Boston for you outliers. Jury duty — that ... Read more.
Charles: This current evil is more than skin deep
I woke up this morning and looked at the familiar brown face in the mirror. It’s older than it was yesterday, but younger than it will be tomorrow. This f... Read more.
Charles: A case for landlines — with a caveat
I still have the same phone number I did when I first moved to Boston in 1985. Since I stayed in the same neighborhood — just moved around a couple of times �... Read more.
Charles: Let’s figure out how to lift all boats
The feel-good story of the century has to be billionaire Robert F. Smith’s pledge to pay off the student loans of the 396 graduates at his alma mater, Mor... Read more.