JFK's Fortunate Weakness
Vienna Summit could have stopped the Berlin Wall
How JFK's Speech Sounds 50 Years Later
JFK’s inaugural address, delivered 50 years ago today, speaks to Cold War challenges far removed from our own. Richard J. Tofel examines why it continues to resonate.
Remembering the Wordsmith
John F. Kennedy’s longtime adviser Ted Sorensen died this weekend at the age of 82. Richard J. Tofel recounts Sorensen’s brilliance in penning Kennedy’s famous inaugural address.
Why Corruption Grows in Our States
The nation’s founders built state capitals in remote areas, to avoid possible tyranny. But with fewer reporters aggressively covering state politics, Richard J. Tofel says corruption will increase precisely because government is so far away.
How the iPad Could Kill Newspapers
Apple's latest device has been heralded as a savior for print journalism. But if it drives readers even further away from old-fashioned newsprint, it could inadvertently send revenues into freefall.
Would You Pay to Read This Story?
The Wall Street Journal makes millions from its pay website. Here are the secrets to its success—and what other papers can learn from it.
How Newspapers Once Survived Near Death
Fifty years ago, when newspapers were dying, Barney Kilgore, the inventor of modern journalism, provided words for them to live by. Now, his advice is more relevant than ever.