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What the shocking images of Ukraine’s dead say about the media — and our biases
The media typically hold back from showing the faces of the dead. But this war shows us that maybe we need to see them.
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The outlook for the U.S. economy has darkened
There’s never a good time for a downturn. But it’s hard to imagine a worse time than now.
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The Trump administration got exactly what it wanted from the 2020 Census
By sabotaging the Census Bureau, it was able to diminish minority communities in the 2020 count.
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Ukraine is a big moment for cryptocurrency, but not for the reasons its promoters think
Everyone wants to show solidarity with the victims of Russia's invasion, emphasis on “show.” This may well mean actually helping, but it definitely means making sure people know you helped.
The case for hopeful realism
Focus should be on what can be done, now, to deal with problems that moderates and liberals see as urgent.
Why the decline in church attendance won’t end here
If your religion is telling you who to marginalize, ostracize and hate, that’s more than likely not your religion. That’s just you.
Why Russia won’t soon recover from Putin’s Ukraine blunder
Russia will need centuries to recover from Putin's mistake.
Yes, voters ‘deserve to know’ this GOP plan would raise taxes by $1 trillion
In a sweeping 11-point document, Sen. Rick Scott outlines what his party will try to do if it wins control of Congress. One would be to "sunset" all federal programs — including Social Security and defense.
The Biden blame game on inflation won’t work
Biden wants us to blame Putin for inflation. Good luck with that.
An increase in libel suits shows why we need to keep protections for the news media
At a time when some Supreme Court justices are toying with making it easier to sue for defamation, a new study shows that the news media need constitutional protection now more than ever.
Here’s why Biden should commute Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s death sentence
The case of Tsarnaev, convicted for his role in the Boston Marathon bombing, shows the bankruptcy of the capital punishment system.
James Comey: Every Jan. 6 case matters
We are a nation of laws, and the FBI is an organization dedicated to the rule of law.
‘Stablecoins’ claim to be a safer cryptocurrency — but they’re far from risk-free
The market for stablecoins is growing rapidly. For consumers to truly benefit, we need congressional regulation.
Here’s the difference between Jeff Bezos and me
It's no surprise to me that Amazon is closing its physical bookstores.
What Putin’s top aides need to tell him today
Putin blundered when he invaded. He will blunder again if he doesn't pull out soon.
The pandemic toll may be three times greater than reported. That’s a lot of lost souls.
The pandemic was worse than the official numbers show, and how much worse is now becoming more evident after two years
South Korea makes a welcome turn toward the U.S. — just when it is really needed
As North Korea tested more missile technology, South Korea was testing its political machinery. Despite some stresses, a presidential election showed that Korean democracy is very much in working order. And the winner wants to bolster Seoul's ties to the U.S. and Japan, while distancing from China.
Uncertainty hangs over a fourth vaccine dose. That invites another pandemic surprise.
A great deal of uncertainty hangs over the virus and the vaccine that saved the day. Will another variant emerge? Will people need a fourth dose of the remarkable mRNA vaccines — a second booster?
Virginia gets a dose of political theater
There’s a different strand of theater underway right now that we haven’t seen before — or at least not for decades — and it comes in two varieties.
The war on critical race theory in Virginia is really a war on critical thinking
Local and state officials should talk at a table of unity, not one of accusation and autocratic action.
The National Mall has plenty of space for two new museums
The Smithsonian is trying to identify locations for a National Museum of the American Latino and a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. Where will they go?
Youngkin can deliver the promise of environmental justice for underserved communities
Rural Virginians' opinions are overshadowed by profit-driven companies that seek to build on their untouched land.







