Some things in life – here comes the pun – just don’t add up. This column is about higher mathematics. Oh, read it anyway! Do you remember sitting in your algebra or […]
The numbers need to slow down
City council condemns racism
“Hate has no place in Huntington Beach,” said Mayor Kim Carr and she and the majority of the city council Monday night attempted to match words with actions by approving three items […]
Biden, Harris condemn racism
In a trip Friday to Atlanta, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris expressed sympathy for Asian Americans who feel themselves the victim of anti-Asian bias and violence. According to the […]
Don’t throw away your shot
In the historically significant and successful musical “Hamilton,” the key musical number is “I’m Not Throwing Away My Shot.” The title of the song has a double meaning. It refers to both […]
Maserati drives toward justice
By Jim Tortolano About a generation and a half ago, a black woman told her young son they were moving from segregated San Antonio, Texas, to Orange County, California. “Where’s that?” he […]
Retorts: Some lessons to be learned
Homelessness crisis. Coronavirus pandemic. Racial tensions and disturbances. What’s next, earthquakes? The typical Orange County person might be forgiven a certain degree of shakiness. We’re not used to seeing loud, angry rallies, […]
Prejudices prevail all around the world
“Oh, the rich folks hate the poor folks And the poor folks hate the rich folks All of my folks hate all of your folks It’s American as apple pie.” – Tom […]
Lowry: Idea of a “racist” America is a lie
Beto O’Rourke has taken the measure of America and found it wanting. “This country, though we would like to think otherwise,” he intoned, “was founded on racism, has persisted through racism and […]
Dear Mari: racial jokes can really hurt
Dear Marilyn, This is a bit of a touchy subject, and I really need some advice. I live in a house with three roommates. I had a few friends over, and we […]
