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Comment: Trump can be removed from ballots, starting in Georgia

Conservative scholars say the 14th Amendment has disqualified him from election. And a trial isn’t necessary.

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Comment: Rerun of 2020 presidential race is in no one’s interest

For the good of the country — and a fascinating campaign season — both Biden and Trump should…

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Comment: Will NASA get to Mars with a nuclear-ignited rocket?

The Defense Department is spending $500 million to develop a rocket twice as efficient as conventional ones.

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Comment: Lahaina’s deadly wildfire a reminder of growing risk

Communities that once thought themselves safe from such fires are becoming more exposed to the risks.

FILE - Youth plaintiffs in the climate change lawsuit, Held vs. Montana, arrive at the Lewis and Clark County Courthouse, on June 20, 2023, in Helena, Mont., for the final day of the trial. A Montana judge on Monday, Aug. 14, sided with young environmental activists who said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment by permitting fossil fuel development without considering its effect on the climate. (Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP, File)

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Comment: Youth and climate are served in Montana court case

There are limits to the win, but the ruling will be a precedent for further climate action in…

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Eco-nomics: Excessive heat isn’t good for humans or the Earth

As greenhouse gas emissions increase, heat builds in our climate, forcing changes to our world and lives.

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Comment: It wasn’t what we saw in Paris but what world saw in us

A county and state delegation returned from the Paris Air Show with news of aerospace opportunity.

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Comment: 5 important points about Georgia’s case against Trump

The state is using its racketeering statute, which poses risks for Trump and his legal team.

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Comment: Montana court ruling win for climate, but limited one

It adds to the consensus about climate change, but on its own can’t compel significant action.

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Comment: GOP would rather act against voters than lose

Republicans, rather than respect the electorate’s wishes, are working to disenfranchise voters.

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Comment: Trump testing limits of judicial patience with claims

His allegations and warnings against judges and potential witnesses may violate conditions of his release.

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Comment: The ‘smoking gun’ in Trump’s Georgia indictment

Trump and associates can try to hid behind the First Amendment, but the evidence points to their criminal…

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Comment: West Wing press briefing rule change plays favorites

To deal with one ‘disruptive’ reporter, the White House is freezing out hundreds of other journalists.

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Comment: Simple message needed as ‘tripledemic’ approaches

Health authorities need to be clear and specific as to who should be vaccinated for covid, flu and…

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Comment: Looming child-care cliff will send workers home

With federal funds expiring, many working parents will find child care too expensive or nonexistent.

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Comment: DeSantis isn’t struggling because he’s bad at this

Consider how much Biden was struggling in 2020; until he wasn’t. Next week’s debate could be a turning…

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Comment: Maui wildfires show no place safe from climate change

The Hawaiian islands already have experienced ‘rain bombs.’ Preparation and prevention are the only solutions.

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Comment: GOP has wasted the summer attacking DEI and ESG

The acronyms are shorthand for trusted corporate practices; Republican attacks aren’t landing any punches.

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Comment: Elections need a specific law against interference

The charges filed against Trump stand on their own, but his crimes show more specific statutes are needed.

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Comment: Why you should take Trump polls with grain of salt

Early polls — like one citing that half of Republicans won’t vote for him if he’s convicted —…