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In her effort to entice people out of thought silos, Melanie’s Think Again commentary exposes readers to unconsidered facts and perspectives while taking occasional detours to write on the meaning of life. Essential to a free and fair society is an informed and thoughtful citizenry.

Are Americans silly or sage?

Melanie SturmMarch 23, 2021American Society, American Politics, American Values, Other3 Comments

“You know who doesn’t care that there’s a stereotype of a Chinese man in a Dr. Seuss book?” Bill Maher asked on Real Time.  “China,” he answered. “All 1.4 billion…because they’re not a silly people,” unlike … Read More

Want Unity? Tame the pandemic…and I don’t mean COVID

Melanie SturmJanuary 28, 2021American Politics, American Society, American Values31 Comments

In a joke illuminating our divided times, a husband suspects his wife is deaf and decides to test her hearing. While she’s cooking, he stands afar and asks, “what’s for dinner, dear?”  Hearing no response, he … Read More

A Solution for the Trump Election Freakout

Melanie SturmDecember 15, 2016American PoliticsLeave a Comment

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You wouldn’t know it from the stock market’s record-breaking tear since Hillary Clinton snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, but the mood among Trump-averse Americans remains bleak. Blinkered with rage and disbelief because Clinton … Read More

Reflections of an Anti-Trump GOP Delegate

Melanie SturmNovember 11, 2016American PoliticsLeave a Comment

It’s been a rough last few months, and I’m not just referring to the alarming presidential contest between the two most egomaniacal, morally-compromised and disliked candidates in electoral history.  Perhaps it’s divine intervention that I’ve … Read More

The Truth About Lying’s Consequences

Melanie SturmApril 24, 2014American PoliticsLeave a Comment

“You can’t handle the truth!” Jack Nicholson shouted at Tom Cruise during the climactic court-martial scene in the movie “A Few Good Men.” Caught in a lie that exposed his “above-the-law” mentality, Nicholson’s character, Col. … Read More

If You Like Your Freedom, You Can Keep It

Melanie SturmDecember 5, 2013American PoliticsLeave a Comment

In the waiting room of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s radiation treatment center, I discovered that in the race of life, those running to stay on the track are among the most determined, hopeful, and courageous. They’re also … Read More

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