The War on Words: Why Clarity in Public Discourse Is a Moral Imperative

Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121–180) urged precision in thought and speech as a matter of both personal discipline and civic duty. Biba Kayewich

Commentary

The lifeblood of any society is its language, and its health determines the health of public life. Civilizations rise or falter not only by arms or economy but by the integrity of their words.