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.

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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.’

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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.

Opinion

Saunders: GOP senator’s block makes Democrats look pro-military

To belabor his point about abortion, Sen. Tuberville is jeopardizing the nation’s military readiness.

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Life

Garden variety: Diversity and inclusivity yield good vibes

If variety is the spice of life, let me extoll the merits of including a diverse palette of…

Life

Confronting the trauma and fallout of child abuse

Renowned author Barry Lopez, a survivor of sexual abuse, told his story to regain his dignity and human…

Opinion

Schwab: Condensing the non-condescending case against Trump

Knowing that Trumpists have read the indictment they understand his lawyers’ defense is ‘aspriational.’