In sum, Arctic deceptions have caught up with reality. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is not yet open for oil and gas leasing and, if the law and common sense prevail, it never will be.

"The Deceptions" is dedicated to one of those babies, Isabel Elizabeth, who was born and died on Aug. 1, 1990.

Deceptions have increased rapidly, including with COVID-19 treatments and vaccines and the inability of some to define a woman, which I know I am.