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I have written a couple of recent columns in which I discussed more than a few possible reforms that... Read More

GOP's Election Defeat Opens Door for DeSantis Nov. 09, 2026

Victor Joecks

Republicans' dismal showing in 2026 has made their 2028 presidential primary much more interesting. ... Read More

R. Lancelot Krelboing and I Protect the Guilty Nov. 09, 2026

I frequently use pseudonyms in my columns. To protect the innocent, of course. And the guilty —... Read More

Finding the U in the AI Universe Nov. 05, 2026

Sorry, friend, but you're wrong. AI did not write this column. You have no way of knowing that, of ... Read More

Helping a Friend or Relative With Social Security Nov. 04, 2026

This is going to be yet another column for those who want to help a friend or relative with their So... Read More

Flying the Frantic Skies Nov. 02, 2026

The worst thing about having status with an airline and getting frequent upgrades is that you come t... Read More

Oops! Will an Iced Coffee Cost You a Job? Oct. 29, 2026

There are many things you should bring to a job interview — a confident smile, a positive atti... Read More

More Social Security Reform Proposals Oct. 28, 2026

In a recent column, I discussed the issue of the future of Social Security. I pointed out that there... Read More

As Good as Shakespeare, Proust or Dr. Seuss Oct. 26, 2026

I never had strong feelings about John Denver or his music. "Country Roads" is a decent song. "Leavi... Read More

So Much to Like -- the Workplace in 2026 Oct. 22, 2026

I really feel bad for Anonymous. The Anonymous to whom I refer recently wrote to columnist Max Read... Read More

You Do NOT Want to Read This! Oct. 19, 2026

I'm warning you right now: Do NOT read this column. It contains information that YOU DO NOT WANT TO ... Read More

Getting Loopy: Working the Feedback Loop at Work Oct. 15, 2026

Want to see your co-workers run away in terror? Offer to give them feedback. It could be feedback ... Read More

Social Security and Politics Oct. 14, 2026

Every couple of years, whenever midterm or presidential elections come around, I like to remind my r... Read More

Becerra's Origin Story Confuses Those Who Haven't Studied Up on Mexican Americans Oct. 13, 2026

Ruben Navarrette

SAN DIEGO — The California governor's race was supposed to be about the cost of living. Instea... Read More

How Sexy is Your Job? Oct. 08, 2026

You have a good job. It's satisfying work. It pays well. But is it sexy? Most people don't think o... Read More

Another Look Back Oct. 07, 2026

Maybe all of you are getting tired of Social Security. Why do I think that? Well, I got on my calcul... Read More

Bestsellers, Dead Authors and Baby-Eating Dingos Oct. 05, 2026

After Elon Musk took over Twitter, I started getting contacted there by bestselling authors, includi... Read More

Will Your Job Exist in Five ... Oct. 01, 2026

Worried about some hotshot AI chatbot taking your job? If you're not, you must have a pretty misera... Read More

What's Wrong With This Picture: The Sequel Sep. 28, 2026