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

Vote to Protect Our Freedoms

If you think voting doesn't make a difference, or that all politicians are the same, you might want to reconsider your opinion. The Republicans aren

Negativity Is Currently Needed

I have a number of Christian friends who are convinced that we are living through the End Times. Fine for them, but personally I prefer a more positi

Kerry Not the Only Flip-Flopper

There is a problem with the Bush-Cheney campaign's ongoing criticisms of John Kerry's congressional voting record. Recent ads characterizing Kerry as