The O’Toole Chronicles

There are certain institutions in America that must remain above the fray of political combat, personal vendettas, and public intimidation. Our judiciary is one of them. Judges are not supposed to be popular. They are not elected to win applause....

After spending a few decades in and around Trenton, I have come to one conclusion about being a successful legislator: It isn’t that complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. Plenty of smart people have walked into the State House convinced...

There is an old saying, credited to motivational author Jim Rohn, that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. I’m not sure about the math, but I’m fairly certain the principle holds true....

One of the coolest and most memorable lines in the movie The Usual Suspects comes when Verbal Kint explains the legend of Keyser Söze, and the lesson isn’t about crime or notoriety — it is about resolve. The line, and...