Hill: Why a college degree no longer guarantees a good job
Steven Hill A college education used to be considered, along with homeownership, one of the key pillars of the American Dream. Is that still the case? Recent experiences... Read more.
Harper: What Congress needs to know about DEI (but doesn’t want to hear)
Shaun Harper The House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services held a hearing recently about diversity, equity and inclusion. Fewer than five... Read more.
Beinart: Why are high school boys drawn to the manosphere?
Naomi Beinart This boy was lying to me. I could tell from the way he swiveled in his chair, fluffing up and then patting down his shaggy hair. I could tell from... Read more.
Sanger: It’s not just hot out — It’s dangerous
Melissa Rae Sanger I love sitting outside in the sun. There’s something grounding and peaceful about soaking up the warmth. But my 16-year-old dog, Jessa, doesn’t... Read more.
Jacobson: You cannot ‘restore’ high scientific standards if they are already in place
Sheldon H. Jacobson President Donald Trump’s executive order “Restoring Gold Standard Science” provides a directive to restore a higher standard for scientific... Read more.
Leubsdorf: Trump etches his place in history
Carl P. Leubsdorf Over the past three elections, President Donald Trump has redefined the United States politically, strengthening Republican support among blue... Read more.
Hochschartner: Bans reinforce cultivated meat’s potential
Jon Hochschartner As an animal activist, I’m a vocal proponent of cultivated meat. For those who don’t know, the new protein is grown from livestock cells, without... Read more.
Hiltzik: With ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Trump and DeSantis define their immigration policy as a tragic farce
Michael Hiltzik Just as you may have thought that it was finally safe to think about American politics without thinking about Florida’s Republican governor, Ron... Read more.
Reasons to celebrate July 4th
Bill Lueders Every Fourth of July, Erwin Knoll, the late editor of The Progressive magazine, would host a party. He’d grill burgers and brats and tack copies of... Read more.
Point and Counterpoint
Richard Lorenc: Point We celebrate America,not Britain, on July 4 Fast on the heels of the recent “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump comes an... Read more.