Is nuclear arms control dead?
Daniel DePetris There was a time when the subject of nuclear weapons was so consequential to international peace that it could bring even the most intense adversaries... Read more.
Failing our students, one school shooting at a time
Patricia Murphy It was every parent’s nightmare — news Wednesday morning of a lockdown at Apalachee High School turned into reports of gunfire, then injuries,... Read more.
The upcoming debate is a crucial test for Harris
Carl P. Leubsdorf Like Joe Biden last June, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is the candidate with the most at stake when the two general-election nominees appear... Read more.
Harris could end America’s era of hubris abroad
Andreas Kluth “If we are an arrogant nation, they will resent us,” George W. Bush said during a presidential debate in 2000; “if we’re a humble nation, but... Read more.
What JD Vance doesn’t understand about free trade
Tyler Cowen Efficiency, economically speaking, generally refers to improvements: higher production, superior service, faster innovation. But there is another definition... Read more.
Attacks on diversity programs show the need to keep them going, and improve
Henry Tran As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity, and inclusion — also known as DEI — efforts have been promoted as a way to bridge social... Read more.
Donald Trump’s visual politics are reshaping America
Peter H. Schwartz As calls mounted for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race following his dreadful debate performance, Democrats grappled with a stark... Read more.
Nature in the Neighborhood: Butterflies and snakes
The Swampscott Conservancy September is when I notice more monarch butterflies passing through my garden. You can’t miss them. Not with their brilliant orange... Read more.
Technology is improving the lives of people with ALS
Dr. Cory Franklin The current Chicago professional sports landscape certainly looks like an arid desert, but fans encountered a rare oasis recently when former Chicago... Read more.
Some people can wait to get the new COVID shot
Lisa Jarvis The latest COVID vaccines from Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. are hitting U.S. pharmacy shelves, raising a now-perennial fall question: Will anyone bother... Read more.