When Trust Gets Taken: Reflections on Being Honest in a World Full of Scammers

I’m not naïve. I’m not gullible. But I do believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt—and lately, that trust has cost me dearly. These are the painful lessons I’ve learned in a world full of deception. I’ve always considered myself a practical person. I don’t fall for get-rich-quick schemes or chain letters. I…

Making a Mountain Out Of a Molehill: Trump’s Favorite Move

Donald Trump is once again sounding the alarm over a problem that barely exists — this time, fraud by noncitizens in Social Security and Medicare. But what’s more troubling is how he keeps feeding his supporters false beliefs instead of offering the truth. Here’s why that strategy works — and why it’s dangerous. The Big…