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Hiltzik: With ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Trump and DeSantis define their immigration policy as a tragic farce

Guest Commentary

July 3, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Michael Hiltzik Just as you may have thought that it was finally safe to think about American politics … [Read more...] about Hiltzik: With ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Trump and DeSantis define their immigration policy as a tragic farce

Reasons to celebrate July 4th

Guest Commentary

July 3, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Bill Lueders Every Fourth of July, Erwin Knoll, the late editor of The Progressive magazine, would host a … [Read more...] about Reasons to celebrate July 4th

Editorial: A reminder in Africa that the religious freedoms we take for granted are fragile

Guest Editorial

July 2, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. As Christianity declines in the West, the faith is … [Read more...] about Editorial: A reminder in Africa that the religious freedoms we take for granted are fragile

Point and Counterpoint

Guest Commentary

July 2, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Richard Lorenc: Point We celebrate America,not Britain, on July 4 Fast on the heels of the recent “No Kings” … [Read more...] about Point and Counterpoint

LTTE: You are not my daddy

To the editor

July 1, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I give thanks that I do not have to listen, be afraid, or must steep so low, answer to a man … [Read more...] about LTTE: You are not my daddy

Lieu: AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails.

Guest Commentary

July 1, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Ted Lieu Just two and a half years after OpenAI stunned the world with ChatGPT, AI is no longer only … [Read more...] about Lieu: AI isn’t just standing by. It’s doing things — without guardrails.

Editorial: Trump’s Opportunity Zones could help small businesses and struggling neighborhoods

Guest Editorial

July 1, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. There’s plenty not to like about President Donald … [Read more...] about Editorial: Trump’s Opportunity Zones could help small businesses and struggling neighborhoods

LTTE: ONE NATION, Indivisible

To the editor

June 30, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: There is so much finger-pointing in America today. I think a finger of blame needs to be … [Read more...] about LTTE: ONE NATION, Indivisible

LTTE: What is a dog?

To the editor

June 30, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: “The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this world, the one that never … [Read more...] about LTTE: What is a dog?

Editorial: Deportations alone can’t fix US immigration problems

Guest Editorial

June 30, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board. Underlying the demonstrations and street clashes of … [Read more...] about Editorial: Deportations alone can’t fix US immigration problems

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Welch: No one can grasp trillions. Here’s how to make sense of federal spending and debt.

Guest Commentary

June 30, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Ivo Welch I’m a finance professor at UCLA, so let’s talk finance. Which numbers are more meaningful to … [Read more...] about Welch: No one can grasp trillions. Here’s how to make sense of federal spending and debt.

LTTE: America faces strife similar to the Civil War era

To the editor

June 27, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: America is currently biting the dust with strife like we have not seen since the Civil … [Read more...] about LTTE: America faces strife similar to the Civil War era

LTTE: Reject the reconciliation bill

To the editor

June 27, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I’m deeply frustrated that the Senate is following the House’s lead on the so-called “one big … [Read more...] about LTTE: Reject the reconciliation bill

Editorial: Exiling refugees — Supreme Court once more gives Trump wide power on deportations

Guest Editorial

June 27, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by New York Daily News Editorial Board. It is cruel and nonsensical to deport people, not … [Read more...] about Editorial: Exiling refugees — Supreme Court once more gives Trump wide power on deportations

Shribman: What to do about the war powers act?

David M. Shribman

June 27, 2025 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman The Ford Edsel. New Coke. The Sony Betamax. Theranos. Google Glass. Yugoslavia. The 1964 … [Read more...] about Shribman: What to do about the war powers act?

LTTE: Noise at the UV pilot site

To the editor

June 26, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I am writing to express significant concerns regarding the noise levels emanating from the UV … [Read more...] about LTTE: Noise at the UV pilot site

Gerstein: All states need workplace heat laws

Guest Commentary

June 26, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Terri Gerstein Much of New York is currently under a state of emergency because of a blistering heat wave. We … [Read more...] about Gerstein: All states need workplace heat laws

Brownstein: The GOP is still trying to repeal Obamacare

Guest Commentary

June 26, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Ronald Brownstein For decades, politicians in both parties have operated on the belief that Social Security … [Read more...] about Brownstein: The GOP is still trying to repeal Obamacare

Editorial: Trump’s entry into Iran war left Congress MIA

Guest Editorial

June 25, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Baltimore Sun Editorial Board. Americans can be forgiven for feeling a bit exhausted … [Read more...] about Editorial: Trump’s entry into Iran war left Congress MIA

Aszkenazy: Congress must help new postmaster general pull USPS back from brink

Guest Commentary

June 25, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Martha Diaz Aszkenazy The United States Postal Service is on the brink of a self-induced collapse.  The … [Read more...] about Aszkenazy: Congress must help new postmaster general pull USPS back from brink

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