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Walsh: A dress rehearsal?

For the Item

January 20, 2026 by For the Item

In 2021, few Americans expected anything like January 6th to happen in our country.  “That’s not who we … [Read more...] about Walsh: A dress rehearsal?

Shribman: Things are heating up in the arctic

David M. Shribman

January 16, 2026 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Donald Trump and his top lieutenants believe there is no such thing … [Read more...] about Shribman: Things are heating up in the arctic

Dean: Support for VanMeter in State Rep. race

For the Item

January 16, 2026 by For the Item

I am writing to express my unwavering support for Zosia VanMeter for the position of State Representative in … [Read more...] about Dean: Support for VanMeter in State Rep. race

Commentary: What hard times make possible

Guest Commentary

January 15, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Jamie Holmes Crises’ crucibles often forge potent alliances. Before the American Revolution, John Adams … [Read more...] about Commentary: What hard times make possible

Commentary: Trump’s strategic strike in Venezuela creates opportunities for U.S. energy dominance

Guest Commentary

January 15, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Nicole Huyer “Operation Absolute Resolve” successfully dismantled illegitimate President Nicolás Maduro’s … [Read more...] about Commentary: Trump’s strategic strike in Venezuela creates opportunities for U.S. energy dominance

LTTE: Support cultivated-meat research

To The Editor

January 15, 2026 by To The Editor

To the editor: The scale of violence we inflict on our fellow creatures is hard to comprehend. Humans kill … [Read more...] about LTTE: Support cultivated-meat research

LTTE: Enforce the budget; protect the democracy

To The Editor

January 15, 2026 by To The Editor

To the editor: Every morning, I open my news app to see stories about families struggling to put food on … [Read more...] about LTTE: Enforce the budget; protect the democracy

Commentary: Behind the blackout, Iran is drowning in blood

Guest Commentary

January 14, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Pegah Banihashemi Two weeks into Iran’s latest nationwide protests, the Islamic Republic has returned to a … [Read more...] about Commentary: Behind the blackout, Iran is drowning in blood

Commentary: Venezuela has been introduced to supposed ally Vladimir Putin’s fickle side

Guest Commentary

January 14, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Daniel DePetris More than a week after Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was captured and brought back to … [Read more...] about Commentary: Venezuela has been introduced to supposed ally Vladimir Putin’s fickle side

Commentary: The DOJ suing for voter data is dangerous on many levels

Guest Commentary

January 13, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Barbara McQuade Uncle Sam wants you. And now he wants your voting data, too. The law — and long-standing … [Read more...] about Commentary: The DOJ suing for voter data is dangerous on many levels

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Commentary: With high deductibles, even the insured are functionally uninsured

Guest Commentary

January 13, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Joseph Pollino I recently saw a patient complaining of shortness of breath and a persistent cough. Worried … [Read more...] about Commentary: With high deductibles, even the insured are functionally uninsured

Commentary: Diversity has become a dirty word. It doesn’t have to be

Guest Commentary

January 12, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Rachel F. Adler I have an identical twin sister. Although our faces can unlock each other’s iPhones, even … [Read more...] about Commentary: Diversity has become a dirty word. It doesn’t have to be

Commentary: The year’s new political fault lines are already forming

Guest Commentary

January 12, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Matt K. Lewis That escalated quickly. We’re barely into 2026, and events are already unfolding that could … [Read more...] about Commentary: The year’s new political fault lines are already forming

LTTE: Enforcing the budget defends democracy

To the editor

January 12, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor, As Congress faces a January 30 deadline to pass the FY2026 budget, one imperative must guide … [Read more...] about LTTE: Enforcing the budget defends democracy

Commentary: Defaulted student loans come due — a hard but necessary lesson

Guest Commentary

January 8, 2026 by Guest Commentary

E.J. Antoni and Peter St. Onge The Biden administration spent years trying to buy votes with … [Read more...] about Commentary: Defaulted student loans come due — a hard but necessary lesson

Commentary: Panama’s warning for a post-Maduro Venezuela

Guest Commentary

January 8, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Cristina Guevara The facts, familiar though they may be, deserve repeating: On Saturday, Venezuelan … [Read more...] about Commentary: Panama’s warning for a post-Maduro Venezuela

Commentary: Nicolás Maduro is not just a corrupt leader. He’s also a direct threat to U.S. security.

Guest Commentary

January 7, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Paul Vallas Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s removal from power following his capture in a U.S. … [Read more...] about Commentary: Nicolás Maduro is not just a corrupt leader. He’s also a direct threat to U.S. security.

Commentary: Donald Trump wants to be the emperor of Latin America

Guest Commentary

January 7, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Daniel DePetris Last week, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was on stage in front of his supporters, … [Read more...] about Commentary: Donald Trump wants to be the emperor of Latin America

Sam Deeb: Our guy finds trouble in paradise

Sam Deeb

January 6, 2026 by Sam Deeb

I look forward to my yearly vacation every year. Aruba, the beautiful “One Happy Island,” is where I shut my … [Read more...] about Sam Deeb: Our guy finds trouble in paradise

Nature in the Neighborhood: Embracing — not escaping — the winter

Guest Commentary

January 6, 2026 by Guest Commentary

The travel ads this time of year can be oh-so-enticing. Pictured are cloudless skies, white sand beaches, … [Read more...] about Nature in the Neighborhood: Embracing — not escaping — the winter

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