Whenever someone said to my father, “Let’s have a conversation,” he would reply, “No, let’s have an argument.” … [Read more...] about Commentary: Let’s have an argument!
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Commentary: The shroud of silence over Gaza
Guest CommentaryArwa Damon The press gaggle gathered last month by the Israeli government at the Kerem Shalom crossing into … [Read more...] about Commentary: The shroud of silence over Gaza
Commentary: While americans are distracted, canada and mexico get together
Guest CommentaryDavid M. Shribman MONTREAL — Hardly noticed in the United States amid its worries about domestic tranquility … [Read more...] about Commentary: While americans are distracted, canada and mexico get together
There’s an app for weather prediction. What about fascism forecasting?
Guest CommentaryAntoinette Burton Now that summer’s over, I’m back to indoor water aerobics three days a week because the … [Read more...] about There’s an app for weather prediction. What about fascism forecasting?
Commentary: How we can prepare young people for meaningful work and flourishing lives
Guest CommentaryRachel Greszler America is aging rapidly. By 2034, there will be more seniors than children for the first … [Read more...] about Commentary: How we can prepare young people for meaningful work and flourishing lives
Leubsdorf: Has Trump already abandoned Ukraine?
Guest CommentaryCarl P. Leubsdorf It’s been nearly six weeks since President Donald Trump declared that his Alaska summit … [Read more...] about Leubsdorf: Has Trump already abandoned Ukraine?
Editorial: As shutdown looms,officials need reminder of who they serve
Guest EditorialEditorial written by The Virginian-Pilot Editorial Board. In less than a week, the federal government will … [Read more...] about Editorial: As shutdown looms,officials need reminder of who they serve
Jarvis: Trump’s Tylenol briefing peddled junk science
Guest CommentaryLisa Jarvis President Donald Trump spent several days promising Americans that “an answer to autism” was … [Read more...] about Jarvis: Trump’s Tylenol briefing peddled junk science
LTTE: We must learn to disagree peacefully
To the editorTo the editor: As someone who has always been center-right going back to my days as a college activist back … [Read more...] about LTTE: We must learn to disagree peacefully
Editorial: America’s history — scars and all — must not be sanitized
Guest EditorialIt’s not easy, but please look at the photograph accompanying this editorial. It shows a formerly enslaved man … [Read more...] about Editorial: America’s history — scars and all — must not be sanitized
Hoopsick: Take the shot: The country’s future hangs on public health support
Guest CommentaryRachel Hoopsick The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met last week at a meeting of the Centers … [Read more...] about Hoopsick: Take the shot: The country’s future hangs on public health support
LTTE: Northern Strand extension is a win for Lynn
To the editorTo the editor: Last week you had a letter published with a reader upset on the Northern Strand extension on … [Read more...] about LTTE: Northern Strand extension is a win for Lynn
Editorial: The senseless move to ban voter registration at citizenship ceremonies
Guest EditorialEditorial written by The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board. Voter registration booths manned by nonprofits … [Read more...] about Editorial: The senseless move to ban voter registration at citizenship ceremonies
Jacobson: Why the government’s subversion of data is so dangerous
Guest CommentarySheldon H. Jacobson In any stable democracy, trust in government data is critical. Without such freely shared … [Read more...] about Jacobson: Why the government’s subversion of data is so dangerous
Sanger: Thank the bees this apple season
Guest CommentaryMelissa Rae Sanger In many places, autumn is synonymous with apples. Apple-laden orchards invite us to pick … [Read more...] about Sanger: Thank the bees this apple season
Rubin: Trump-endorsed suspension of ‘Kimmel’ recalls Putin’s ‘Puppets’ takedown
Guest CommentaryTrudy Rubin When ABC announced it was indefinitely suspending the late-night Jimmy Kimmel show under severe … [Read more...] about Rubin: Trump-endorsed suspension of ‘Kimmel’ recalls Putin’s ‘Puppets’ takedown
Editorial: Congress has no good excuse to keep trading stocks
Guest EditorialEditorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board. In what’s become something of a ritual, members of … [Read more...] about Editorial: Congress has no good excuse to keep trading stocks
Shribman: Keep an eye on Maine
David M. ShribmanOGUNQUIT, Maine — The Old Dirigo State. The Lumber State. Down East. The Switzerland of America. The Polar … [Read more...] about Shribman: Keep an eye on Maine
Editorial: Trump’s attacks on free speech are only the beginning
Guest EditorialEditorial written by The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board. It has come to this: The president of the … [Read more...] about Editorial: Trump’s attacks on free speech are only the beginning
Breton: ABC didn’t just yank Jimmy Kimmel off the air. It crossed a dangerous line.
Guest CommentaryMarcos Breton If comedians are not allowed to make jokes that are hated by the president of the United States … [Read more...] about Breton: ABC didn’t just yank Jimmy Kimmel off the air. It crossed a dangerous line.