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.
Lock him up? Donald Trump’s crimes present a challenge for Kamala Harris’ campaign.
Harry Litman When Hillary Clinton referred to Donald Trump’s 34 criminal convictions during last week’s Democratic National Convention, a loud chant of “Lock... Read more.
Tim Walz reminds us of Social Security’s true purpose
Kathryn Anne Edwards In a speech at the Democratic National Convention accepting the party’s nomination as vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talked about... Read more.
Don’t believe Trump’s politicking about Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal
Daniel R. DePetris Three years ago, the U.S. military was at Kabul’s international airport frantically organizing evacuation flights out of Afghanistan as the... Read more.
Hong Net’s experience stands out
Hong Net In just a few days, the voters of West Lynn and Nahant will choose their next state representative. I am running for state representative in the 11th Essex... Read more.