Columns by Brian Greenspun

America could use a little fiction: July 29, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; We need Andrew Shepherd.

Games bring more than sports: July 22, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; The 2012 Olympic Games could make dreamers of us all.

A great birthday present for the U.S.: July 8, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; Happy birthday, United States.

Time to change to another channel: June 24, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; Where is the truth channel?

A Father’s Day gift for Dad, kids: June 17, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; Make this Father’s Day a real celebration, as it should be, because a father’s life is not an easy one. He serves in many ways. Just taking out the garbage isn’t one of his primary functions. No one on earth can love a child more than a father, with the possible exception of a mother. So bring Dad a precious gift to show the love you bear him in return.

Cutting through the punditry: June 10, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; I couldn’t help think about overthinking during the coverage of the Gov. Scott Walker recall vote last Tuesday in Wisconsin. As you can imagine, and if you were following the election shows you will understand what I am saying, there were all kind and manner of comments, opinions and surmises that attended the build-up and let-down of the evening’s purpose.

How a good argument for education falls flat: June 3, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is a smart and well-educated man.

There’s no debate about UNLV’s success: May 20, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; The pros and cons of debate. It was just a few years ago — remember the university budget meltdown of 2008-09 and the redux in 2011? — that an up-and-coming debate program at UNLV found itself, along with many other excellent programs, on the chopping block.

Customs officials could learn from Las Vegas: May 6, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; Maybe it is just me, but ...

For everyone’s sake, it’s time to reach out to Cuba: April 29, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; If you don’t like the word stupid, try foolish, ridiculous, nuts — or other words that describe the foreign policy of the United States toward Cuba for the past 50 years — because what we saw there just ain’t working.

There’s no need for a crisis, Senator: April 15, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; Please forgive me. I am having a constitutional crisis! I have been around politics my entire life, so there is very little that I don’t understand about the motives of politicians or the methods they employ. There comes a time, however, even in my cynical world, that what is being done and said in the name of good government, well, defies good sense.

Examples of leadership lead up to Easter, Passover: April 8, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; To my Christian friends, Happy Easter. To my Jewish friends, Happy Passover.

Political winds hit the court system: April 1, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; Quick, our judicial system is drowning.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts grand opening on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Culture plays well in Las Vegas: March 18, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; The night culture came to Las Vegas.

White Cross Drugs is seen Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

Looking back to look forward: March 11, 2012; By Brian Greenspun; I have spent considerable time this past week focusing on the future.

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Benghazi scandal is manufactured: I keep hearing Republican politicians saying, “The American people want to know what happened in Benghazi.”; Continues…; James Witherspoon, Las Vegas
Implement lottery in lieu of taxes: Do you think it is time for a lottery in this state?; Continues…; Bruce Karley, Las Vegas
Bill would improve voting process: We should do everything we can to ensure that voter rolls are up to date so that the integrity of the vote is protected in Nevada.; Continues…; Kara Freeman, Las Vegas
Las Vegas is fine just the way it is: In response to many who say, “Clean up the Strip,” come on.; Continues…; Judy Allison, Las Vegas
Hits keep coming for Obama team: The Obama administration is unraveling and disintegrating before America’s eyes. The unfolding situation is both a national embarrassment and a disgrace.; Continues…; Bob Jack, North Las Vegas
Long-hauling costs city in credibility: In March, I visited Las Vegas for the sixth time. I was part of a group of seven people getting together. We arrived at different times and took several cabs.; Continues…; Ronald Perron, Toronto, Canada
IRS scandal bad for whole nation: One of the latest scandals out of Washington deals with the Internal Revenue Service willfully targeting conservative groups for audits and inquiries.; Continues…; Carmine A. DiFazio,  North Las Vegas
School District is saving lives: The fact that the Clark County School District is taking action against the possibility of teen suicide and self-harm is commendable.; Continues…; Sara Sunalika Pant, Dallas