Author Archive for Brett Miller
Good Protest, But Not Great Protest
Protest: Peaceful protesters met even more peaceful police in Los Angeles hotel workers protest.
An Apology to the Citizens of Iraq
As the twin American and Iraqi tragedies play themselves out upon the world stage, it has become clear that something is needed from the American peop
Earth Day Engages and Saddens
So you went to Wayzgoose. And like me, you were distracted by the music, the crowds, the noise, and the food. Everyone was either pumping up the volum
Merage Outlines School’s Focus; ‘Sustainable, Profitable Growth’
In an April 5 luncheon hosted by the Paul Merage School of Business, Merage outlined his vision for the school’s future, proposing to use business pra
Bush and Schwarzenegger Plan Future of U.S.
Will you go through the looking glass with me?
I’d like to set up a little alternate-reality scenario, an exploration of two characters. Well, actua
Chancellor’s Choice of Fellows Draws Criticism
Chancellor Ralph Cicerone’s choice to invite Viet Dinh, author of the Patriot Act, and UC Berkeley law professor, John Yoo to speak in the Chancellor’
The Changing Definition of Equality in the U.S.
Welcome back, everyone! I hope 2005 is a turning point for all of us and for the nation as a whole. I sense change in the air, or at least in the air
Terrorism Used as an Excuse for Military Offenses
The New York Times recently ran a story on Secretary of State Colin Powell’s pending resignation. Here’s an excerpt: ‘In his remarks, Mr. Powell said
Blame Rightists Not Christians
I enjoyed reading the published responses to my previous commentary. This is precisely the sort of lively exchange that I aim to create
Fed Up? Join the Anti-Conservative Party
I spent election eve at an all-night party hosted by a friend which featured a group of decidedly partisan and acid-tongued Democrats. I remember thre
