New York Times columnist David Brooks recently paid tribute to philosopher Sidney Hook by giving “Hookie” awards to the best essays written in 2005. I’d like to propose the “Moynihans,” in honor of the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. This award-which comes with no money, no ceremony, and no statuette or plaque-recognizes the best essay deal (...)
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