What a Cold War spy-plane crisis teaches us about China’s balloon antics
At the height of the Cold War, the U.S.S.R. shot down a U.S. spy plane, ushering in a dangerous phase of the conflict. How can Biden avoid repeating history?
By Richard AldousThe Chinese balloon is hardly alone in watching America from the sky
A decade ago most places would have been overflown by a surveillance satellite only every few days or weeks, now it might never be more than a few hours.
By Arthur Holland MichelWondering about the Alec Baldwin criminal charge? Here’s how the law works.
There's a backstory for why the maximum sentence for involuntary manslaughter in New Mexico is 18 months.
By Jennifer BurrillJapan must do more, and faster, to avert war over Taiwan
Deterrence requires Tokyo to embrace a broader vision of self-defense.
By Oriana Skylar MastroWelcome to Broken Britain 2023 and a new ‘Winter of Discontent’
An economy in shambles, strikes breaking out everywhere, politics a mess. The late-1970s echoes are strong. But we don't need another Margaret Thatcher.
By Matthew GwytherDon’t give up on diversifying the police
The killing of Tyre Nichols by five Black police officers left some asking if diversifying police forces is a dead end. But the latest research shows it's not.
By Jonathan MummoloArtificial light harms our bodies and souls. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Cut light pollution for the health of people and the planet.
By Paul BogardHow ideological foes united on ideas for amending the Constitution
Liberal, libertarian and conservative legal scholars came to surprising agreement on changes, including term limits for Supreme Court justices.
By Jeffrey Rosen and Sal KhanWe could all learn from Marie Kondo’s untidy pivot
Marie Kondo has three kids now, so tidy's gone out the door. But we still have too much stuff.
By Tracy MooreD.C. students’ ‘found’ poems reveal their weariness with gun violence
The found poems illuminated the hidden thoughts of teens. They are hurting, even though they try to appear tough to their peers and unafraid to their teachers.
By Donna Lewis JohnsonDeSantis is wrong about Black studies
Florida officials called an African American history course divisive — but Black studies was always meant to create a stronger sense of American identity.
By Mark WhitakerWe need more research on guns. Here are 5 questions we can answer.
Science makes me hopeful that solutions to the gun epidemic are possible.
By Megan RanneyApple cannot abandon China now even if it wanted to
Apple and China need each other now. How long can their partnership last?
By Adam LashinskyNewsrooms that move beyond ‘objectivity’ can build trust
What's needed for each are clear and consistent policies regarding social media and political activity.
By Leonard Downie Jr.A monumentally modest change to D.C.’s height limit could reinvigorate downtown
We carefully shape our building heights in a way that respects our iconic skyline but supports a more vibrant, equitable and sustainable downtown.
By Andrew TruebloodPolice leaders can’t wait for legislation. They must reform themselves.
Doing nothing fails everyone.
By Val DemingsPEPFAR has made so much progress against AIDS. We can’t let up now.
Economic crises have cut into international funding for HIV/AIDS and other global health priorities.
By Bill GatesThink backyard chickens will solve your egg problems? Think again.
There are good reasons to raise chickens. Eggs isn't one of them.
By Tove DanovichThe discharge petition won’t save us
In the debt ceiling standoff, some in the House GOP caucus may have to risk their jobs to stave off default.
By Joshua HuderPutin is embracing Stalin’s way of war
Saving soldiers’ lives is of no importance. Pushing forward is everything.
By Leon Aron