Once again, carnage goes to school. Once again, American students are used for target practice. But conservative leaders are on the case. Recognizing the ongoing threat to […]
Opinion
‘No confidence’ vote failed, but it raised valid concerns
On Monday, the West Virginia University Faculty Senate took a vote on a “no confidence” resolution regarding the President Gordon Gee/Provost Maryanne Reed administration. The resolution was […]
Have you no sense of decency, America?
by Pete Weichlein Just in time for Veterans Day, Rep. Paul Gosar discovered his inner warrior. Armed with an anime sword and less than impressive software, the […]
The signs weren’t missed — they were ignored
As has been the case with so many other school shootings over several years, last week’s murder spree at Oakland High School in suburban Detroit might have […]
Strickland’s case shows why Mo.’s compensation law needs a rewrite
The exoneration of Kevin Strickland, who spent almost 43 years in prison for murders he didn’t commit, has spotlighted the cruel cynicism of Missouri’s political leadership, with […]
WWII most momentous years of our lives
by George Skelton There are 1.6 million Californians today who were alive when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor 80 years ago, pushing America into World War II. […]
Suspending the gas tax is a bad idea
by Karl W. Smith Some centrist Democrats in Congress are pushing for a suspension of the gasoline tax, on the federal and state levels, and it’s not […]
Forcing teens to have babies wouldn’t be good for Republicans
For nearly 50 years, the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has protected a woman’s right to an abortion. It also protected many politicians’ careers. Lawmakers who […]
1 in 4 adults are estranged from family — and paying a psychological price
by Galit Atlas Search “toxic parents” on Instagram, and you’ll find more than 38,000 posts, largely urging young adults to cut ties with their families. The idea […]
Kamala Harris must take charge of her own destiny
Visiting France is always perilous for politicians, given how easily populist American buffoons can take potshots at that epicurean nation, still an all-purpose symbol for snobbish elitism. […]
