Last week, the Washington Supreme Court tried to figure out who counts as a journalist in the digital age. It concluded that just having a camera and […]
Opinion
Facebook extends Trump ban until 2023, but that is not nearly enough
by David Zurawik Facebook extended the ban on former President Donald Trump from its platform until 2023, the social media giant announced Friday. It is, according to […]
The ‘can’t do’ narrative continues as Biden addresses Tulsa
President Biden has pledged to “help narrow the racial wealth gap and reinvest in communities that have been left behind by failed policies.” He used the 100th […]
Can we stop unauthorized immigration?
Vice President Kamala Harris took a step in the right direction on May 27 when she enlisted a dozen corporations to help address the “push factors” that […]
Shh … Congress is working
by Matthew Yglesias The news from Washington last week, as usual, was grim. Senate Republicans blocked legislation to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 […]
Investing in schools builds communities
by Jeremy Mohler As one of the most memorable school years in history winds down, state and local school leaders are considering how to make the most […]
RIP Jan. 6 commission
Senate Republicans killed the Jan. 6 commission. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito was one of 35 senators to deliver the death blow to a bipartisan, independent body that […]
June 6 letters to the editor
Medical care unevenly distributed in town Recently, after I cut a couple of fingers on a hedge trimmer, I needed to get to urgent care. I live […]
Guest essay: Rep. McKinley sets standard for Congress to follow
by Zach Wamp and Meredith McGehee When newly elected members of Congress are sworn in, they are called on to take an oath of office. This is […]
No end in sight to the cycle of gun violence in the U.S.
by Dan Rodricks One Saturday night in May 1993, on 36th Street in the heart of Hampden, two young guys — one with a ponytail, the other […]
