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May 24, 2013 — To understand the origin of traits, you need, in effect, to look at how we think and feel about the traits we have. What we are is fixed, in part, by us. That was one of the thoughts prompted by commentator Alva Noë's arrival in Istanbul this week.
May 24, 2013 — Melissa Block speaks with political commentators E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times. They discuss highlights from the national security speech delivered by President Obama on Thursday.
May 22, 2013 — Confronted with the amazing advances made by science, why do so many still cling to God as a creator? Could the answer be that we need to be created in order to be special? Or are we afraid of our own unique place in the Universe? Marcelo Gleiser knows what he thinks.
May 21, 2013 — Religion is often organized in terms of a god, or gods. It's a system of beliefs embodied in a being or beings. But that's not always the case. It can mean more, a lot more, says Adam Frank after finding inspiration in the writing of Ronald Dworkin.
May 14, 2013 — Chimamanda Adichie's Americanah is about a young Nigerian woman who moves to the U.S. It's a story of relocation, far-flung love and life as an outsider. But reviewer Rosecrans Baldwin says that despite the author's talent, much of the storytelling feels flat.
Commentary: A Surprising Tale for Women's History Month
Mar 29, 2001 — When Hillary Clinton was campaigning last year, she made news by visiting all 62 of New York's counties. But she wasn't the first celebrity female politician to stump across New York State. Over 100 years ago, another woman made a heroic effort to visit every county in the state for her cause--without the benefit of modern transportation. Commentator Betsy Kepes had to go 'way back for this story. Betsy Kepes lives in Colton. Go to full article
Commentary: Train Travel
Mar 27, 2001 — In the view of commentator Paul Willcott, the demise of passenger trains has changed our lives in unexpected ways--and not for the better. Go to full article
Commentary: March Snowstorms
Mar 23, 2001 — Most of us are digging out from a second March snowstorm--but for commentator Elle Garrell Berger, heavy snowfall in March and even a Nor'easter are just part of life in the North Country. Go to full article
Commentary: View from Above
Feb 13, 2001 — Sometimes we get our best views from far away--or up high. Both distance and altitude contributed to commentator Elle Berger's message of simplicity from the Land of the... Go to full article
Commentary: Plowed Under
Feb 05, 2001 — Commentator Elle Garrell Berger gains a greater appreciation for snowplows and snowplow drivers. Go to full article
Commentary: Old Friendships
Jan 08, 2001 — As we enter the new year and a new millenium, commentator Paul Willcott shares his thoughts on old friendships. Go to full article
Commentary: The Valcours: 19th Century Idealists
Jan 03, 2001 — Commentator Tim Brookes tells the tale of a late 19th century "free love" commune near Lake Champlain. Go to full article
Commentary: All politicians are not alike
Nov 13, 2000 — The country continues to wait for Florida's ballot count, and New Yorkers are still debating the meaning of Hillary Clinton's Senate victory, but commentator Paul Willcott... Go to full article
Looking for the North Country: An "Outsider" View
Oct 10, 2000 — Commentator Paul Willcott is clearly an "outsider." He divides his time between New York City and Saranac Lake--and you can't miss the Texas in his talk. But he is a close... Go to full article
Commentary: Changing labor
Sep 04, 2000 — Commentator Paul Willcott talks about how the workplace is changing, from the days of the industrial economy, to the new economy--service jobs and the age of information.... Go to full article
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