Category Archives: The United States

Coronavirus: What history tells us about “flattening the curve”

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Bernard McCoy

Influenza struck the United States in spring 1918. By summer it seemed the outbreak was over, but a second wave of cases occurred in September. Two cities’ responses to the return of disease shed light on why today’s efforts to “flatten the curve” are so important. Continue reading →

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Muhammad Ali: My version

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Bernard McCoy

The news of Muhammad Ali’s death seemingly caught everyone’s attention last Friday. Especially those of us, and there are many, who met him personally. Ali touched so many lives. I was in awe of his brash confidence and exquisite boxing … Continue reading →

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San Jose Mercury News: Credibility suffers when content and advertising clash

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Bernard McCoy

Did you read the news story about the sexual harassment charges flying at one of America’s most prominent college campuses? The writers and editors of the San Jose Mercury News knew a great deal about the story. They did an excellent … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump bungles facts, history on General John Pershing, Pigs, and Muslims

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Bernard McCoy

Did GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump confuse fiction for fact when he recounted a story last week for an audience at a South Carolina campaign stop? The fable involves former WWI General John J. Pershing’s service in the Philippines in the early … Continue reading →

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Oh the joy!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Bernard McCoy

We had our first grandson last month. Our first grandchild. I haven’t experienced such joy since our own two daughters were born some two decades ago. Weston Glover McCoy arrived into our world two weeks ahead of schedule on November … Continue reading →

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For journalists: A more dangerous world

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Bernard McCoy

Kill the messenger It’s the figurative “Kill the messenger” tactic- Try to discredit journalists because the truths they report expose deceit, fraud, illegal or immoral activity by those who are doing the condemning. “Killing the messenger” should not be confused … Continue reading →

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Concealed carry of guns on Kansas campuses: Potentially deadly consequences

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Bernard McCoy

I’m the father of two daughters. One is a Kansas University graduate. Our other daughter is currently enrolled at KU, where three generations of our family have taught or attended. So, I have to raise my voice in opposition to … Continue reading →

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Unpaid internships- A court victory that asks “How do you filter them?”

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Bernard McCoy

A court victory for unpaid interns today and possibly a wake-up call for corporate America. Yesterday, New York federal judge William Pauley ruled in favor of  two interns suing Fox Searchlight over the internship programs of Fox Entertainment Group. The … Continue reading →

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Storm chasers: deadly consequences

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Bernard McCoy

I woke-up to this sad news today: ***BREAKING NEWS*** Storm chasers Tim Samaras, his son Paul Samaras and Carl Young all died in El Reno during Friday night’s tornadoes. Tim Samaras was a well-respected chaser who was familiar to many … Continue reading →

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Harold Knabe: When a good man goes

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Bernard McCoy

When a good man goes, not everyone knows. So let me tell you about Harold Knabe. He was a good man. Knabe died last Saturday in a North Kansas City hospital. He was 75-years-old and unknown to the latest generation … Continue reading →

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