Saul Segan

Citizens, take heart! There is hope in Washington!

We have long awaited some sign that someone in congressional circles genuinely cares about what they do, and a tangible beacon has been lit, a trumpet has been sounded.

Let me say that this is not intended as a book review per...

The practice of law is an absolute honor and a privilege. When anyone is fortunate enough to be able to earn their livelihood by helping others to improve their lives and relieve their stresses, care should be taken to launch gratitude as a prime emotion. With the opportunity to earn...

There are many pitfalls in holding a driver's license, that can cause untold grief and expense, but can be easily overlooked. A license to drive is considered a privilege, not a right, albeit a necessity. It can be very fragile, and requires the same eternal vigilance as other forms of...

Some years ago, an incident in a diner where a group of seniors were counting their change to pay for their meal led Cass Forkin to found an organization that is determined to make America a great place to age -- one dream at a time.

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In an age where chaos abounds, politically, economically and socially, marked by much dissatisfaction with one's chosen profession, it is comforting to behold hope on the horizon. The legal profession is no exception. The multitude of lawyers leaving their line of work is reaching significant, if not alarming, proportions. The...

As our government continues to fumble and bungle, to thrash out aimlessly toward supposed goals and aspirations, as disparity and polarity mount, and as disillusionment grows inversely proportional to trust, as the jobless numbers mount, as legislation is randomly enacted, and as fingers continue to point at each side...

It is so sad to think that our system of which we have always been proud and for which we are grateful is smashed to smithereens and incapable of repair. I do not claim there are no cracks or dents in the surface, but as it is with so many...

He made history. He shocked a state and a nation. He gave the people of the United States cause for hope. The painful pinnacles of frustration were eased. He awakened the consciences of many who thought their agenda was unstoppable, both in his state and in the United States. He...

The clamor for relief and understanding continues its futile quest toward the hearts and minds of our congressional and government leadership. And each pronouncement of intentions and methodology seems to be worse than the last.

The most painful emotion to feel is that of frustration. Inattention and indifference follow close...

It is amazing how often the subject of tort reform rears its ugly head at convenient times as a means of finding a path to the goal of public change.

Not only is Tort reform a red herring, it is one that has been laid out in the...

Ah, yes, but how close did it come? And curiously, when were the last major revisions made?

As printed, the President's speech to USA students at the advent of this new school year seemed benign enough, and it can't help but be wondered if the firestorm that accompanied...

The continual upheaval of the last few months surrounding the conflagration over health care reform has served to illustrate almost everything wrong with government. It has been agonizing to witness the exchanges of diatribe and punditry and the conspicuous dearth of civility.

I would prefer to believe that all...

Oh, well, what else is new? And why should we be surprised?

The fears and anxiety of the American people are being exacerbated by our trusted leaders. The tactic appears to be to rush through the plethora of purported remedies to all of the evils of our economy and...

The sudden passing of music icon and legend Michael Jackson was understandably a shock to much of the nation. Despite the shadows of scandal that plagued Jackson throughout his adult life, the public reverence for his abundant musical talents could not be stifled or quieted to any significant degree.

With the mortgage foreclosure barrage the subject of long overdue attention, there is an atmosphere of scrambling and frenzy to try to head off the mudslide by which the nation's homeowners are still threatened. In the City of Philadelphia, there is a program in place which has proven effective enough...

What more has to be done to give victims of crimes some sense of security that their rights to preserve their lives and property have some sanctity in the minds and eyes of our criminal law enforcement specialists? Pharmacist Jerome Erslund was accosted by two gunmen in his place of...

The new year brought with it a new administration, a new President and with him, a lot of hope and expectation. There is no question that this was sorely needed in a country that has seen more than its share of disappointment, corruption, ineptitude and an overabundance of bungling...