If Trump had met Hitler in Munich in 1938 | ColumnGuest columnist Barry Golson imagines an alternative history. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at Tampa Bay Times
Donald Trump, the real estate mentality and his Triumphal Arch | ColumnThe guest columnist takes readers on a fascinating - and disconcerting - walk through recent history. Apr 23 26April 23, 2026Article at Tampa Bay Times
Florida, Minnesota and the ugly politics behind ICE enforcement | ColumnIt’s easy to claim victory when ICE enforcement targets other states. Jan 29 26January 29, 2026Article at Tampa Bay Times
Catching X-rays in Tampa Bay. Trump, SNAP and Medicare for all | ColumnIf you’ve got your health care, you have everything. It’s shameful that not everyone has it. Nov 07 25November 07, 2025Article at Tampa Bay Times
Donald Trump, Paramount Global and the ’60 Minutes’ travesty | ColumnTick…tick…tick…another one eats Trump’s dust. With a surprise ending. Jul 10 25July 10, 2025Article at Tampa Bay Times
Build Trump’s presidential library in Tampa Bay! Here’s why| ColumnThink big, way bigger. Jun 11 25June 11, 2025Article at Tampa Bay Times
Is Pope Leo XIV our country’s Hail Mary pass? | ColumnThe new American Pope and our national politics. May 15 25May 15, 2025Article at Tampa Bay Times
As Cher said in Moonstruck, Democrats need to ‘Snap out of it!’ | ColumnPresident Trump’s blitzkrieg hasn’t let up, but Democrats must find their voice. Mar 06 25March 06, 2025Article at Tampa Bay Times
Florida had its mini-Trump era. And we’re still here!| ColumnThink of it as a ray of hope. Feb 06 25February 06, 2025Article at Tampa Bay Times
AI and I — and all of you | ColumnWhat does it mean that innovations in artificial intelligence are tumbling over themselves, instantly available to all, often for free? Jan 05 25January 05, 2025Article at Tampa Bay Times
Greek comedy provides an unusual way to beat Donald Trump | ColumnThe former president won’t be easy to defeat, even with Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey on Kamala Harris’ side. A few days after Hurricane Helene’s selective rampage, my wife and I ventured out. The hurricane punished many and spared others, sometimes… Oct 03 24October 03, 2024Article at Tampa Bay Times
Here’s why these white-haired dudes are for Kamala Harris | ColumnThere he was, Jeff Bridges, not just a dude, not just an older dude, but THE DUDE, from “The Big Lebowski.” With an easy grin, he greeted us on the first giga-Zoom of 200,000 “white dudes” supporting Kamala Harris. “A woman president, man!” the… Aug 09 24August 09, 2024Article at Tampa Bay Times
Here’s why I think President Biden agreed to that disastrous, early debate with TrumpIt’s just a hunch, but I’m of his generation and I think I might know why decent, old Joe agreed to this plan. To save the country. Eighteen months ago, taking stock of my own aging apparatus, I predicted in these pages that old age would overwhelm… Jun 29 24June 29, 2024Article at Tampa Bay Times
Here’s a retiree’s plan to win Florida for BidenPublished June 20|Updated Yesterday As we wend our way through our long Florida summer steam bath, and the even more interminable presidential campaign, I try to avoid the worst of both. As did Englishmen of yore, I stay out of the noonday sun. As to… Jun 20 24June 20, 2024Article at Tampa Bay Times
TikTok and the sands of time. What hath social media and smartphones wrought for our kids?Readers may recall my jeremiad a couple of months ago about TikTok. I described my own too-frequent habit of scrolling endless short videos on the Chinese-owned platform. I paired that with the ongoing tensions between parents and kids over… Apr 25 24April 25, 2024Article at Tampa Bay Times
Trump vs. Biden is the clash of the geriatric gladiators, a combined 158 years oldThis month one year ago, I wrote in these pages that old age would dominate all other issues in the 2024 political campaign. It was back when our governor, Ron DeSantis, was still a contender, and his beloved “woke” issues were sparking in the… Feb 29 24February 29, 2024Article at Tampa Bay Times
Welcome back to Florida, Gov. DeSantisHe wanted to “make America Florida.” Could he, instead, bring back a little of what he learned about America to the Sunshine State? Close Get unlimited digital access for $11.75 99¢. Enjoy the many benefits of a Tampa Bay Times digital subscription.… Jan 25 24January 25, 2024Article at Tampa Bay Times
Florida, here’s how to ‘get’ Tiktok if you’re a baby boomer like me. Is resistance futile? | ColumnOr “How artificial intelligence came for the kids” ... and some of the adults. |Updated 1 hour ago Close We hope you enjoyed your free article. Get unlimited digital access for $11.75 99¢. Enjoy the many benefits of a Tampa Bay Times digital… Jan 04 24January 04, 2024Article at Tampa Bay Times
Mick Jagger and Joe Biden are both 80: Discuss | ColumnOh, and I’ve got a secret plan for the 2024 presidential election. Close We hope you enjoyed your free article. Get unlimited digital access for $11.75 99¢. Enjoy the many benefits of a Tampa Bay Times digital subscription. tampabay.com e-Newspaper… Sep 21 23September 21, 2023Article at Tampa Bay Times
The meaning of ‘Barbie! Barbie! Barbie!’ vs. ‘Trump! Trump! Trump!’ | ColumnStaying out of the heat this summer, I was at home, remote-flipping. I thought I’d watch a movie, but I ended up on a TV news channel. I paused at a report on a rally of MAGA supporters. My grandfatherly eye lighted on a scene — several kids who… Aug 10 23August 10, 2023Article at Tampa Bay Times
