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Voices Across America

On-the-ground viewpoints and local angles on national issues, from Washington Post Opinions

(For The Washington Post)

Virginia can do better than keeping innocent people in prison

It is infuriating that our criminal justice system is so broken that bogus convictions happen at all.
Opinion by John Grisham

For Navajo, crowded homes have always been a lifeline. The pandemic threatens that.

For many Navajo, multigenerational homes became one of the deadliest places to be during the pandemic. Solutions are needed to protect both their health and tradition of living together.
By Hailey Sadler and Darian Woehr

Travels with Augie

A road trip of monuments, museums and work still to be done.
Opinion by Ruth Marcus

In my AP Government classes, I teach current elections. National curriculums would say I’ve gone rogue.

As a former colleague who teaches AP says, “The name of the class is ‘AP US Government and Politics’ — why is there so much more government than politics?”
Opinion by Glenn Sacks
CORONAVIRUS

For Navajo, crowded homes have always been a lifeline. The pandemic threatens that.

By Hailey Sadler and Darian Woehr

Why our school district is defying Florida’s ban on mask mandates — even if it means we lose funding

Opinion by Carlee Simon

Want to work at Disney World? You need a vaccine. At most Florida hospitals? No vaccine, no problem!

Opinion by Erin N. Marcus

As delta cases rise, southern Ohio chooses to keep the masks on the shelf

Opinion by Gary Abernathy
POLITICS

Just call him Lindsey now

Opinion by Kathleen Parker

The great policies being adopted in blue America

Opinion by Perry Bacon Jr.

Meet Kevin Paffrath, the YouTube wealth influencer who wants to replace Gavin Newsom

Opinion by Helaine Olen

Why Californians might trade Gavin Newsom in for Larry Elder

Opinion by George F. Will
ENVIRONMENT

What to do about the Colorado River’s megadrought ‘code red’

Opinion by Dave D. White

Cruelty toward wolves is erasing conservation efforts. It’s time to reinstate their protections.

Opinion by Daniel M. Ashe

Americans in Lake Charles, La., are frustrated. We need aid now.

Opinion by Nic Hunter

We must consider the profound toll of climate change on public health

Opinion by Vijay Limaye
RACE & RECKONING

I came to the U.S. from Saigon in 1975. Here’s what Afghan refugees can learn from my family’s experiences.

Opinion by Phan Quang Tue

Arizona has banned talking about uncomfortable things in the classroom. That undermines the future of the state.

Opinion by Fernanda Santos

Reparations can’t wait for Congress

Opinion by Robin Rue Simmons

Are our election laws here in Illinois also ‘21st century Jim Crow’?

Opinion by John C. Ackerman
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In Chicago, public schools are often called a mess. Truth is, they’ve improved — a lot.

Opinion by Karin Chenoweth

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Meet Kevin Paffrath, the YouTube wealth influencer who wants to replace Gavin Newsom

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Gavin Newsom is in trouble. Here’s why.

Opinion by David Byler

Unvaccinated covid patients are straining hospitals like mine, where I had to turn a cancer patient away

Opinion by Nitesh N. Paryani

I fought and bled in Afghanistan. I still think America is right to accept defeat.

Opinion by Dan Berschinski

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Opinion by George F. Will

I’m a breakthrough covid case. This is why everyone should get the vaccine.

Opinion by Sharice Davids

Arizona has banned talking about uncomfortable things in the classroom. That undermines the future of the state.

Opinion by Fernanda Santos

Newsom needs Latinos. Can he mobilize them to the polls?

Opinion by León Krauze

What to do about the Colorado River’s megadrought ‘code red’

Opinion by Dave D. White

It will be difficult, but maybe the nation can still unite around the 9/11 anniversary

Opinion by Gary Abernathy

DeSantis is always eager for a Florida fight. But so is covid.

Opinion by Lizette Alvarez
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