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Schwab: You should use that ballot if you hope to see more

All agree that democracy’s at stake, but some believe they’re more deserving of its rights than others.

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Harrop: Trump may be anti-abortion, but he’s not pro-life

If he and his supporters were they would advocate for face masks, the ACA and climate action.

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Graham: It’s OK when superheroes need to remove their capes

Michelle Obama’s news of her mild depression reminds us to keep expectations for ourselves realistic.

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Harrop: Take a second look at police, cities and actual crime

Cities aren’t on fire and interactions between officers and the public often end civilly.

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Burke: It can always get worse, but do we want to test that?

Three months to go and 2020 is trying our limits for bad news, disappointment and pumpkin spice.

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Schwab: A few hundred words about a picture worth 1,000

What a photo of Trump ‘poll watchers’ says about the hypocrisy that threatens our democracy.

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Harrop: 2 cheers for drugmakers; third rests on price reforms

Drug companies have stood up to Trump’s empty promises. Now they can deliver on assuring fair prices.

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Saunders: Trump’s indoor rally was bad idea; he had no choice

Trump sought outdoor rallies in Vegas, but Nevada’s governor blocked the safer alternative.

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Schwab: To save the planet, we have to save democracy, first

Until Inauguration Day, all efforts must be focused on Trump’s departure. He’s pulling out all stops to stay.

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Graham: The words used to reinforce the ‘glass ceiling’

Ambition isn’t seen as a negative trait for men. Why is it used to deny leadership roles for…

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Saunders: I’ve got better things to do than tweet; so do you

Sure, it connects one to information and links to news, but too much of it is emojis and…

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Burke: Can’t choose, so have a bite of everything on the menu

When there’s a lot to digest — and little is palatable — it’s best to keep the portions…

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Schwab: ‘Make Liberals Cry,’ read a Trumpist sign; why we do

It’s not Trump calling our war dead losers. It’s not his attacks on voting. It’s his supporters’ blind…

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Harrop: Enough with the post-election nightmare scenarios

Fretting over what Trump may do sets a stage for him to do it. And it goads Biden…

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Saunders: Biden too cautious when protests turn violent

The candidate’s criticism of a Portland murder suspect instead sounded like victim blaming.

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Comment: Why the ‘losers, suckers’ story could badly hurt Trump

Conservatives value loyalty, authority and sanctity; they may now doubt Trump’s word on those values.

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Harrop: Relax; your dog will be OK when you go back to work

Along with being pretty forgiving, dogs also don’t have much of a short-term memory.

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Harrop: Why would Trump want to repeat Sweden’s deadly mistake?

Sweden largely stayed open to build herd immunity, but it now has a higher mortality rate than the…

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We need to recognize tribalism’s dark side

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Ask candidates for office where they intend to lead us

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