Opinion
Comment: Trump makes convincing case for reform of pardon power
Trump’s pardons have been careless and self-serving, but their frequency blunts public criticism.
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Court’s finding in state DNR timber lawsuit misstated
I take issue with a recent Herald article (“DNR appeals ruling that it must account for climate change…
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Congress can restore vital aid programs
Congress shows that it can take action as it passes a bill to release the Epstein files.
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Trump’s sedition claim shows he doesn’t understand U.S. laws
Donald Trump is accusing the veterans and politicians who pointed out to military service members, ”You can refuse…
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Editorial: Keeping the shopping fun and the money local
Small Business Saturday allows support of shops that are key to the local economy. And it’s more fun.
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Comment: Eat, drink, and don’t worry, be thankful
Don’t obsess if you eat too much; your body can handle it. And don’t let guilt ruin good…
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Stephens: In giving thanks, finding a renewed birth of freedom
Thanksgiving, far more than the star-spangled Fourth of July, is what makes us Americans all over again.
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Dowd: How to interpret Trump’s swings between charm, boorishness
It’s not about ideology or even party. Trump fawns over winners and blasts his critics.
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Comment: Thank – and help – the farmers who provide our feast
Even as we celebrate abundance, farmers are struggling with the economic burdens of taxes and more.
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Comment: Giving thanks for what we share can be an act of unity
Just as celebrations of thanksgiving in Plymouth and during the Civil War bridge divides, they can today.
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Welch: State shouldn’t ease sentences for child sex predators
An advisory panel recommends legislation that would reduce sentences for those caught in predator stings.
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Goldberg: A quiet march toward regime change in Venezuela
The Trump administration has less of a case for action against Maduro than it had for war in…
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Comment: One word can get Trump back in climate fight: tariff
A global agreement to impose tariffs on countries that don’t reduce emissions could pressure the U.S.’s return.
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Comment: The middle class is shrinking, yet we’re better off
A comparison of incomes between decades show gains for most Americans, even if we’re not feeling it.
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Comment: Housing inequality is only going to get worse for now
More homes are being built, but market demand is for homes selling for $750,000 and higher.
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Comment: Two ideas that could encourage housing construction
Give all residents of cities that build housing a rebate and ramp up construction of modular homes.
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Douthat: Trump’s numbers down again; a rebound isn’t certain
None of Trump’s policies can deliver a quick fix that will impress Americans concerned for their future.