National Perspective by David Shribman

National Perspective in Opinion April 04, 2020

The Ultimate in Social Distancing

Some of us are obsessed right now with President Trump. Some are drawn to Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York. Others are preoccupied with Dr. Anthony Fauci. I can’t stop thinking about Jessica Meir and ... continue

National Perspective in Opinion March 28, 2020

Biden Needs To Invite the Nation to His Virtual Front Porch

Of course the issues were different. The country was different, its role in the world was different. The means of communication were different, the methods of transportation were different. The rol... continue

National Perspective in Opinion March 21, 2020

History's Crises Lend Us Guidance and Perspective

It turns out that the Greatest Generation left us the greatest example of how to proceed in the greatest health threat of our time. The Greatest Generation is the one that conquered the Great Depre... continue

National Perspective in Opinion March 14, 2020

Alone, Together

We used to worry about a country where people were bowling alone. Now we have ample reason to worry about going bowling at all. The phrase "bowling alone" entered the American lexicon 25 years ago ... continue