Opinion
Saunders: Teachers unions share blame for covid learning loss
The pressure to close schools and use remote learning has resulted in a nagging problem with absenteeism.
Life
Teens’ weight and shape concerns, and what parents can do
They’re bombarded with images of actors and models with “perfect” bodies. Their physical appearance becomes the barometer for…
Opinion
Schwab: Skill, preparation must still allow for a surgeon’s fear
Even when they can stay ahead of complications, surgeons can’t always control the unexpected.
Life
As with the seasons, container plantings are not meant to be permanent
Here are some tips for reinvigorating your tired-looking pots with plants fit for fall and, in some cases,…
Opinion
Comment: Trump at state fairs a return to Rome’s ‘bread and circuses’
Trump has no education in the ancient world, but a canny grasp of appealing to our darkest selves.
Life
Why being a people-pleaser is a problem, and how to stop
Awareness of yourself is the key to changing this maladaptive pattern of behavior.
Opinion
Schwab: Transcripts offer peak into conversations of consequence
A look at three discussions regarding presidential mug shots, aspirations and recriminations.
Life
Auxins, tropisms and apical dominance: The curious case of the crooked conifer
Cook Island pines grow straight up in the New Caledonia islands. But anywhere else, they grow toward the…
Opinion
Burke: That was no debate; it was chewing on sound bites
Amid the thrown elbows and knees, no wonder an indicted former president is leading this motley crew.
Opinion
Harrop: Prosecute Hunter, but keep all family snouts out of trough
Presidential progency, regardless of which party, shouldn’t be profiting off their family names.
Life
How parents can help kids start the school year on the right foot
It’s important to establish goals and have a plan. But be certain to encourage the joy of learning.
Opinion
Schwab: What will it take to break Republicans from Trump?
Along with saving the country, a final election loss could deprogram at least some in the MAGA cult.
Opinion
Saunders: If GOP voters want to win, here are their best shots
Most of the Republicans on stage proved worthy of stepping out of Trump’s shadow and into leadership.
Opinion
Harrop: Why are more passengers making skies so unfriendly?
In-flight assaults and other bad behavior are on the rise; this is the dark side of ‘revenge travel.’
Life
As summer fades, you can fall in love with your garden all over again
The days may be getting shorter, but the gardening season is hardly over — it’s simply shifting gears,…
Opinion
Harrop: Blame ‘storied’ Kennedy name for Bobby Jr.’s campaign
If you’re wondering how an anti-vax nutjob got media attention, it’s a result of Kennedy family adulation.
Opinion
Saunders: Montana youths’ court win won’t fix global climate
Instead of working to change state law on climate impacts, lawyers sought out a sympathetic judge.
Life
How to calm the back-to-school jitters
Transitions are difficult for kids. Children live forever in the present. The days before school starts signals an…
Opinion
Schwab: Believe them the first time when they say who they are
The volunteer ‘defense’ team excusing Trump and other GOP hypocrisy are at least transparent.
Opinion
Harrop: A prosecutor who knows best response is no response
Jack Smith has refused to be baited by Trump’s attempts to intimidate, bouncing the insults back.