Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on March 07, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Bob Herbert! Another year wiser and still making us think deeply about the world's toughest issues. Your powerful columns on racism, poverty, and war have always kept readers informed—and politicians nervous. Who knew that tackling society's biggest problems could be done with such wit and grace?

From your insightful days at The New York Times to your influential role at Demos—your voice remains timelessly relevant (and occasionally terrifying for those in power). May this birthday bring you as much joy as you've brought clarity to complex debates. Keep stirring things up; we wouldn't want it any other way!