Supreme Court’s wise ruling on free speech
Erwin Chemerinsky The Supreme Court has long said that “true threats” are not protected by the First Amendment, but what is a true threat? Although the... Read more.
For many animals, the Fourth of July is no holiday
Craig Shapiro He’ll sit bolt upright at the first blast, his eyes wide with fright. As the barrage intensifies, he’ll cower under the table or in the... Read more.
Russian roulette: Wagner Group rebellion sputters out but war continues
Editorial written by the New York Daily News Editorial Board During the failed August 1991 putsch in Russia, the good guys were reformers Mikhail Gorbachev... Read more.
Don’t worry about losing your gas stove — worry about pollution in your home
Lisa Patel As a pediatrician a big part of my work is to advise families on nutrition and healthy eating. These days, I find myself talking with parents and... Read more.
Anti-trans bills disregard the science on sex and gender
Amy B. McEuen Conservative state legislatures continue to attack transgender rights: Texas has banned transgender care for youth; Kansas passed a law erroneously... Read more.
Democrats for democracy: Keeping names off the ballot
Editorial written by the Las Vegas Review-Journal Democrats have crafted a relentless narrative that Republicans are intent on preventing people from voting.... Read more.
The Titan sub implosion was a preventable tragedy
Chris McLamb and Marlene Koury Much of the world is fixated on the submersible Titan, which vanished soon after it descended into the deep sea on its way... Read more.
Observations from a high school teacher at year’s end
Adam Patric Miller As school wraps for the summer, these notes provide a view into today’s classroom. 1. Students tell me they need their iPhones because... Read more.
Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans abuse their power
Editorial written by the New York Daily News Editorial Board When 20 House Republicans joined with Democrats last week to reject a partisan censure of California... Read more.
Colleges must adapt to students’ worsening mental health
Andrew Reiner The new job requirement that takes up much time in higher education has little to do with grading papers or crafting lectures. It’s trying... Read more.