Hurricane Andrew made landfall 30 years ago today: America still hasn’t learned its lesson
When Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida on Aug. 24, 1992, it became — at the time — the costliest and most damaging hurricane to ever hit the U.S. It destroyed 63,000 homes, stripping many down to their concrete foundations, and damaged 124,000 others. It left 65 people dead and spawned at least 28 tornadoes from Georgia to Mississippi. In the years since, we have come to see Andrew for what it really was: a harbinger of things to come. Climate change has turned hurricane season into a recurring national nightmare. The intensity, frequency, and duration of Nor
Read MoreUniversity professors’ organization misunderstands the nature of antisemitism
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is among the most respected and influential college and university teachers’ organizations in the U.S. Founded in 1915, the AAUP’s stated mission is “to advance academic freedom [and] define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education.” It is therefore disheartening that the organization has badly failed to comprehend the nature of antisemitism, which, as just
Read MoreBiden orders airstrikes in Syria on groups backed by Iran
The U.S. military conducted precision airstrikes in Syria against Iran-backed groups at President Biden’s direction on Tuesday, U.S. Central Command announced. Col. Joe Buccino, U.S. Central Command’s communications director, said in a statement that the strikes targeted “infrastructure facilities” in the city of Deir ez-Zor, located in eastern Syria, used by groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). “Today’s
Read MoreBiden pledges $3B weapons package to Ukraine to mark Kyiv's independence day
President Biden marked Ukraine’s Independence Day on Wednesday by announcing a nearly $3 billion security assistance package to bolster Kyiv as it battles the Russian invasion. “Over the past six months, Ukrainians have inspired the world with their extraordinary courage and dedication to freedom,” Biden said in a statement Wednesday morning announcing the $2.98 billion package of weapons and equipment for Ukraine. “They have stood resolute and strong in the face of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. And today is not only a celebration of t
Read MoreWhen judges sometimes change their spots
The iconic Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren was a grievous disappointment to his appointing president, Dwight D. Eisenhower, who famously called his selection “the biggest damned fool mistake I ever made.” But Warren didn’t change his philosophy in how he chose to judge during a judicial career. In fact, he had never been a judge before
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