As Others See Us As Others See Us
When a group of international journalists visited a small town in Maine, they made it clear that America's aggression in Iraq, its greed and the advance of pop culture are leading ...
Jun 5, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Mexico’s Exodus: Blip on the Radar? Mexico’s Exodus: Blip on the Radar?
Declining birthrates in Mexico give the lie to American fears of an influx of immigrants. As birthrates plummet around the world, America's real problem may be a shortage, not a su...
May 30, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Surveillance for Sale? Surveillance for Sale?
It's outrageous enough that the NSA is secretly monitoring Americans' calling patterns. But has anyone considered what would happen if unscrupulous monitors sold that information t...
May 22, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
This Bud’s Not for the World Cup This Bud’s Not for the World Cup
Soccer fans in Germany struck a blow against US corporate blandness by turning up their noses at the notion that Budweiser is the official beer of the games.
May 15, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Getting Hosed Getting Hosed
As oil profits soar, Americans are getting hosed at the gas pump, and Congress can't decide whether to raise taxes, lower them or throw money at the voters.
Apr 28, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Attack of the Generals Attack of the Generals
It's helpful that six retired generals are calling for Rumsfeld's head. But it would be easier to dislodge him if more Democrats in Congress joined the fray.
Apr 25, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Talking Points for a Nuclear Strike Talking Points for a Nuclear Strike
If the Bush Administration is serious about dropping an atomic bomb on Iran, it's really going to have to work on selling the concept.
Apr 19, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Rabbit’s Revenge Rabbit’s Revenge
Time-honored traditions of Christianity are being challenged by scientists and scholars questioning the motives of Jesus, Judas and the power of prayer.
Apr 10, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Don’t Spare the Rod Don’t Spare the Rod
What happens when liberals lose their sex drive? American culture moves further away from secular individualism and closer to religious fundamentalism.
Apr 3, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Student Debts, Stunted Lives Student Debts, Stunted Lives
As Congress jacks up the rates students and their parents are paying for college loans, the consequences are already being felt by young people whose ability to have a child or own...
Mar 14, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman