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Audio Article The Rule of Six: A newly radicalized Supreme Court is poised to reshape the nation
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. holds the reins but is no longer firmly in control of his horses. Some of his most conservative justices are champing at the bit.
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Stephen Sondheim made art that made life more real
He knew that the beauty was in the in-between.
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The federal workforce is showing vaccine mandates work. Now for the rest of America
The fastest route out of the pandemic is for everyone to roll up their sleeves.
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Thanksgiving traditions and rituals explained for non-Americans
Your turkey may be wearing a Pilgrim hat, to imply that he would have been a religious separatist.
Proper thanks to our Afghan allies requires more than words
Veterans of the long war in Afghanistan are at the forefront in welcoming Afghan refugees.
Parents think they know what is best for schools. But they often don’t.
Children need to learn about sex, racism, climate change and more.
From sunsets to laughter, a universe of things to be thankful for
Gratitude is a muscle. It strengthens us with practice.
Democrats should temper their expensive enthusiasms with a clear-eyed look at the electorate
Here are some data points about voters that the party's kamikaze caucus should ponder as it contemplates a (properly scored) $4 trillion-plus Build Back Better gusher amid rising inflation.
My kids moved home for the pandemic. I’ll never ask them to leave.
I don't love that my kids moved back home, but I'd never ask them to leave
Why Norman Rockwell left Thanksgiving Americana behind
Rockwell is famous for his iconic Thanksgiving painting. But he threw in his lot with social change and depicted America's dark side, too.
This Thanksgiving, be kind at the table. I wish I had.
It's only because of my brother's relentless kindness that I don't have more to regret.
What the CDC got wrong with covid-19 booster shots
As we confront yet another surge, now's the time to fortify our immunity.
No one should have to wait years for the U.S. to consider their asylum claim
President Biden promised a “fair, orderly and humane immigration system." Where is it?
Nicholas Kristof: This holiday season, use your money to change someone’s life
Restore someone's sight. Fight sexual violence. Help young people find work and learn to read.
Embattled federal prisons need to prioritize employee disciplinary procedures
Corrections staff themselves are committing crimes — and often getting away with them.
This one should be easy: Empower and protect the government’s watchdogs
Inspectors general should get more authority and more independence to sniff out government wrongdoing.
Does the U.S. need a West Point for tech-savvy civil servants?
The federal government is in dire need of modernization.
Why do people mistreat their dogs? Because they can.
Animals are helpless, but when it comes to making their lives more bearable, people are not.
In praise of local news
It plays a unique and irreplaceable role in safeguarding the public health, building social trust and narrating our lives.
Maryland’s universities and foundations are plagued by a little-known diversity problem
When we exclude talented women and people of color from our financial sector, we limit our returns.
As the area rebuilds its post-pandemic community, free bus service should lead the way
As we work toward rebuilding a more fair and equitable economy, we must rethink how we provide support to our most vulnerable residents.
In Virginia, dial ‘C’ for ‘crisis’
Assembling large advocacy efforts involving education and other matters will only grow in the state.
