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Schwab: In the line of Hegseth’s and Trump’s unfriendly fire
While one leaves an admiral holding the second-strike bag, the other pardons a Honduran narco-felon.
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Goldberg: Serious journalism scandal hides inside sexual one
Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘American Canto’ seems unaware of her part in a betrayal of journalistic responsibility.
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Burke: What started as nibble now a feeding frenzy on democracy
Our democracy and rule of law are suffering wounds, slight to serious from the Trump administration.
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Polgreen: Support mutual aid groups closest to those in need
Providing direct and mutual aid helps build just and equitable programs that provide needed relief.
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Saunders: Who wouldn’t love to fly in friendlier skies?
Three cheers and an extra bag of pretzels for Transportation secretary’s call for better dress and manners.
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Goldberg: Support groups defending immigrants detained by ICE
With an administration disinterested in the rights of detainees, the groups are desperate for funding.
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Friedman: Concerned for Middle East? Here’s where you can help:
These organizations are working to rebuild lives and build community among the peoples of the Middle East.
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Stephens: In giving thanks, finding a renewed birth of freedom
Thanksgiving, far more than the star-spangled Fourth of July, is what makes us Americans all over again.
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Dowd: How to interpret Trump’s swings between charm, boorishness
It’s not about ideology or even party. Trump fawns over winners and blasts his critics.
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Welch: State shouldn’t ease sentences for child sex predators
An advisory panel recommends legislation that would reduce sentences for those caught in predator stings.
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Goldberg: A quiet march toward regime change in Venezuela
The Trump administration has less of a case for action against Maduro than it had for war in…
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Comment: Two ideas that could encourage housing construction
Give all residents of cities that build housing a rebate and ramp up construction of modular homes.
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Douthat: Trump’s numbers down again; a rebound isn’t certain
None of Trump’s policies can deliver a quick fix that will impress Americans concerned for their future.
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Brooks: We’ve given politics over to chasing conspiracies
Meanwhile, both parties look to capitalize, while ignoring the core problems and coming challenges.
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Schwab: Release the files? Sure; Trump has nothing to hide.
The man’s an open book. And scandals that would destroy others’ political lives are a MAGA selling point.
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Stephens: U.S. has good reason to overthrow Venezuela’s Maduro
There are risks in a military action, especially a half-hearted one that leaves him in power.
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Burke: Borrowing from The Bard on the path before us
Shakespearean lines, from comedy or tragedy, fit the moment when there’s something rotten.
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Saunders: Shutdown is over; recriminations for Democrats aren’t
Except for a handful of heroes, the Democrats need to explain why they put so many through this.
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Schwab: Democratic Party was caught between caving and caring
Those who ended the shutdown ended the challenge but restored vital benefits, because Democrats care.
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Stephens: Antisemitism on right is nothing new; nor tolerable
William F. Buckley tried to beat it back twice. More conservatives need to step up to shut it…