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Schwab: Pledging allegiance to the United States of Trumpmerica
Is there nothing that can’t be made more ‘hot’ by slapping the president’s name on it? In gold…
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Comment: What would surprise Jesus about Christmas in 2025
A conversation with New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman, author of ‘Love Thy Stranger.’
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Welch: State’s climate act failing to deliver on promises
The law was sold, in part, on building resilience against flooding. How has that worked out?
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Douthat: Rubio, quietly, is influencing Trump’s foreign policy
And that influence speaks to his ability to serve Trump while playing his own long game.
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Harrop: Fight or flight: The response of two GOP congresswomen
Both Liz Cheney and Marjorie Taylor Greene objected to Trump. One ran and lost. The other just ran.
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Kristof: Sidestep Trump’s vitriol and do something to help
Rather than heaping scorn on the graves of parents, we need to reach out to neighbors in crisis.
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Klein: The Trump ‘vibe shift’ peaked a long time ago
It died over Trump’s failed economic promises. And that’s key to a Democratic response.
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Schwab: What best fits a diagnosis of derangement?
Could it be vile attacks on the victims of tragedy? Vilification of immigrants? Economic denial?
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Saunders: A plus for Trump 2.0: Far less firing among his staff
Turnover in the White House in his second term is far lower than his first. The stability is…
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Stephens: A shared derangement in accepting Trump’s petty cruelty
Deep damage was done by Trump’s self-centered attack on Rob and Michellle Reiner hours after their murder.
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Harrop: When the lockdown comes in your home town
News of a shooting in Providence, R.I., and the call to lock doors, shatter one’s sense of safety.
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Stephens: Sydney shooting is what ignoring antisemitism looks like
The Hanukkah massacre wasn’t incomprehensible, as the Australian prime minister said. That’s the problem.
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Stephens: Europe worth fighting for; it should understand that
At a time of dwindling commitment from the U.S., Europe must stand for itself.
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Schwab: Sid wants to thank all the little people for his award
As long as FIFA is handing out a peace prize, let’s not forget the best in curmudgeonly commentary.
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Goldberg: GOP woman find they’re surrounded by misogynists
Many in Congress are finding their considered more useful than respected by Republican men.
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Welch: State’s business climate stifling; lawmakers aren’t helping
Now 45th for business in a recent 50-state survey, new tax proposals could make things even worse.
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Douthat: White House needs more Christianity in its nationalism
Aside from blanket statements, the Trump administration seems disinterested in true Christian priorities.
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French: Immigrant outreach answers current darkness with light
New Life Centers of Chicago answers the call in Leviticus to love the stranger as one’s self.
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Bouie: Support efforts of those helping meet needs in your area
In every committee, groups strive to meet the needs of others who lack proper shelter and nutrition.
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Stephens: Ukraine, and greater freedom, still worth the fight
Putin has no interest in peace and prosperity for Russia and the West; only for Russian dominance.