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Opinion >  Syndicated columns

Monica Hesse: The misguided chivalry of Will Smith

In the moment before Jada Pinkett Smith’s husband strode onstage to slap another man during Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony, the camera panned briefly to her face. Comedian Chris Rock had just made a joke at her expense, and she did not appear happy. She rolled her eyes. She clasped her hands tightly in her lap. She sat ramrod straight, wearing a high-necked emerald gown – there was almost a genteel Victorian sensibility to her restrained displeasure.
Opinion >  Syndicated columns

Commentary: This is the first time Gen Z is seeing what war looks like. Let’s help them

This is the first time members of Generation Z are seeing what war really looks like. They are the demographic cohort ranging in age from 10 to 25. Thanks to social media and the 24-hour news cycle, they can witness the war between Ukraine and Russia. They are seeing the unfortunate consequences of war. There have been reports that schools and nursing facilities have been bombed. Finding out about the displacement of millions, along with the killing of women, children and the elderly can be overwhelming for our youths.