Brad Knickerbocker
The Christian Science Monitor
Ashland, OR, United States
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Remembering John McCain: the quintessential patriot
Three Monitor reporters share their interactions with and observations on the Arizona senator and his lifetime of service – including his wry humor, famous temper, and bipartisan striving. → Read More
Attack aboard a French train, and the three American friends who stopped it
The suspect in an attack aboard a train in France has been tentatively identified as a Moroccan man suspected of links to Islamic radical movements. The attack was thwarted by three Americans – two US servicemen and a college student. → Read More
Terror aboard a French train, and the three American friends who stopped it
The suspect in an attack aboard a train in France has been tentatively identified as a Moroccan man suspected of links to Islamic radical movements. The attack was thwarted by three Americans – two US servicemen and a college student. → Read More
Donald Trump tracks left on abortion. Will GOP primary voters follow?
Donald Trump says his position on abortion is the same as Ronald Reagan’s – OK in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. But that ignores Reagan’s history on abortion, which led the former president to become an ardent foe. → Read More
Donald Trump tracks left on abortion. Will GOP primary voters follow? (+video)
Donald Trump says his position on abortion is the same as Ronald Reagan’s – OK in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. But that ignores Reagan’s history on abortion, which led the former president to become an ardent foe. → Read More
Colorado river spill: Fixing the 1872 law that haunts thousands of old mines
Like the Gold King mine, where toxic metals spewed into the Animas River in Colorado, thousands of old mines around the West left behind potentially polluting materials. Changing the 1872 law behind that is likely to be an uphill battle. → Read More
Donald Trump: Why the media is mesmerized and Republicans are nervous
Donald Trump says his comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly were misunderstood and that he ‘cherishes women.’ But many conservatives and GOP officials are worried about Trump’s dominant position among presidential candidates. → Read More
How James Holmes life in prison jury decision reflects death penalty trends
Colorado theater shooter James Holmes will spend the rest of his life in prison. The jury’s decision that he not be executed for mass murder reflects public opinion on the death penalty for mentally ill criminals. → Read More
With attack on Fox News Megyn Kelly, is Donald Trump today's Joe McCarthy?
Donald Trump is not backing down from comments he made about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, widely seen as misogynistic. As a result, he's been disinvited from a prominent conservative gathering for his lack of 'decency.' → Read More
Why wildfires aren't considered 'natural disasters'
Wildfires in the western US are blazing across record amounts of acreage this summer, raising urgent questions about fire-fighting budgets. Lawmakers are considering a new way to cover the cost. → Read More
McCain’s air war, and mine
For Vietnam-era carrier pilots, the danger began on the flight deck. → Read More
John McCain's air war over Vietnam. And mine.
In an age when much of aerial combat seems to involve pilotless drones, it may be difficult to comprehend the dangers of military flying. Vietnam tested many pilots, including Sen. John McCain and one Monitor reporter. → Read More
Swords or pistols? Maybe Donald Trump and John McCain should just duel
The spat between Donald Trump and John McCain makes for great political theater. But the dispute, prompted by an exchange of insults, reveals a deeper question for their generation: What did you do during the Vietnam War? → Read More
Iran nuclear deal: Americans generally supportive but very wary
Now that an Iran nuclear deal has been worked out, the political selling job begins. A plurality of Americans support the agreement, but most are not confident that Iran can be prevented from producing nuclear weapons. → Read More
How ways to catch a 'lone wolf' terrorist failed in Chattanooga shooting
Muhammad Youssuf Abdulazeez, who killed five personnel at US military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn., had not raised enough suspicion to be tracked as a potential 'lone wolf' terrorist. → Read More
Chattanooga shooting: How ways to catch a 'lone wolf' terrorist failed (+video)
Muhammad Youssuf Abdulazeez, who killed five personnel at US military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn., had not raised enough suspicion to be tracked as a potential 'lone wolf' terrorist. → Read More
Hillary Clinton's plans for US economy: GOP says she’s out of touch (+video)
Hillary Clinton is to give a major speech on the economy Monday with an emphasis on middle class wages and income inequality. Republican opponents portray her as wealthy and out of touch with average Americans and business owners. → Read More
Hillary Clinton to lay out plans for the economy. GOP says she’s out of touch
Hillary Clinton is to give a major speech on the economy Monday with an emphasis on middle class wages and income inequality. Republican opponents portray her as wealthy and out of touch with average Americans and business owners. → Read More
Fact-checking Donald Trump: How he gets a lot of things wrong. (+video)
Billionaire developer and TV personality Donald Trump is known for generating outrage when commenting on just about anything, most recently immigration. Now that he’s a presidential candidate, fact-checkers are examining his rhetorical record. → Read More
Democrats edge past the GOP in party affiliation. Does it matter?
A plurality of American voters identify themselves as Independents, eschewing the two major political parties. Still, more voters are registering as Democrats than as Republicans, which could impact the 2016 presidential race. → Read More