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Krugman: Look at the numbers; immigrants aren’t taking ‘our’ jobs

Nor are they driving down wages. Both measures have shown improvement since before the pandemic.

 

Schwab: A parade of bandages, selflessness and — one hopes — hope

The week that was was replete with contrasts, courtesy of Trump’s falsehoods and Biden’s magnanimity.

 

Stephens; Democrats may soon regret Harris’ quick coronation

A competition for the Democratic nomination would have better vetted Harris and potential candidates.

 

Small chickadee songbird at birdbath in summer garden.

Beyond plants, what makes a garden inviting? Fountains, birdbaths and art

Water features and bright, shiny works of art only make a garden more attractive to humans, birds and pollinators alike.

Small chickadee songbird at birdbath in summer garden.

Krugman: Trump’s cynical attempt to scare Black Americans

He wants them to believe immigrants are taking their jobs. That’s not at all what the numbers show.

G9ldberg: And just like that, Democrats find reason for joy

Following Biden’s decision to end his campaign and endorse his veep, Democrats are positively giddy.

Kristof: What Biden’s decision not to run means for America

Biden’s selfless choice aids his party, secures his legacy and improves the world’s chances for normalcy.

Brooks: Democrats must provide an answer to MAGA’s promises

For Democrats to succeed, they need to offer people a future of both security and progress.

Krugman: For Trump, once again, it’s carnage in America

Ignoring the clear decline in crime rates for much of the country, Trump basks in thoughts of mayhem.

Krugman: It’s not just Trump that J.D. Vance has flipped on

The GOP’s vice presidential nominee has shifted position on the white working-class folks he came from.

Kristof: Democrats musk ask if loyalty lies with Biden or goals

Odds are that Biden will lose and take Democrats down with him. That can only dishonor his legacy.

Schwab: Attempt on Trump’s life doesn’t require giving up

Those opposed to a second Trump term still are allowed to speak their minds and cast their votes.

French: Cannon adds to rulings ignoring Constitution’s text

In the documents case against Trump, Cannon takes 93 pages to make the law appear to say what it doesn’t.

Goldberg: Trump’s shooter and young men’s growing nihilism

Slowly a picture of the young man points less to ideology and more toward a fatalistic “doomerism.”

Paul: Democrats can’t just ‘finish the job’; time to start new one

Biden’s slogan looks backward. His party needs a Project 2025 of its own to give voters hope.

Blow; Now a survivor, Trump can use the attempt on his life

The assassination attempt is likely to be used in multiple ways to illustrate Trump’s objectives.

Burke: If Trump wins, are you ready for what comes with him?

His former staffers have drafted a blueprint for his second term. Ask yourself if this is what you want?

Crape Myrtle

Hardiness, hotter summers helping colorful crape myrtles find homes here

Many are hardy enough, but we were never hot enough. In recent summers, however, I’ve seen them blooming in local gardens.

Crape Myrtle

Krugman: Despite his denial, Trump will deploy Project 2025

He’s no policy wonk, but many of would-be appointees are; and they’re eager to foster cronyism.

Dowd: Biden in a race against time that he can’t win

The public now sees every Biden slip or gaffe as another loss from which he can’t fully recover.