by Martin Schram President Richard Nixon was work-vacationing in his Western White House estate at San Clemente and not far away, the White House press corps was […]
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Who holds the power of accountability?
by Kevin Frazier I’m not proud to admit it, but I’m a better husband when my mother-in-law visits. I walk a little faster to get to the […]
Outlandish ruling could eviscerate what’s left of the Voting Rights Act
by Erwin Chemerinsky If a decision handed down by a conservative federal appeals court last week is allowed to stand, it will gut what remains of one […]
An IED made me a double amputee, but I continued to serve in the Army
by Gregory Gadson Over the last 16 years, I’ve managed a major military base, run a government contracting business, appeared in two motion pictures and made motivational […]
In Gaza conflict, words like ‘terrorism’ and ‘genocide’ are potent weapons
by Page Fortna Since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, language is being used strategically in a contest over legitimacy in ways that blur important […]
Why Dems are ride or die for Biden
by Francis Wilkinson Donald Trump has made it increasingly clear that the survival of democracy in 2025 and beyond likely depends on a Democratic presidential victory in […]
Social media is addictive, but that’s not a crime
by Stephen L. Carter “Big Tech loses bid to toss lawsuits alleging social media platforms harmed children,” blared the New York Post. “Social media companies must face […]
Will the stars align for Nikki Haley?
by Byron York The political world spends a lot of time discussing former President Donald Trump’s lead over the Republican field in national polls — currently at […]
A cat’s life: Not as complex as you might think
by Gene Lyons Look, here’s the deal: Anybody who tries to tell you about your beloved cat’s rich inner life is trying to sell you something. Most […]
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter: A partnership of equals
by Steven Roberts I’ve taught several thousand students during 33 years at George Washington University, and when we get together, many of them mention my favorite piece […]