Opinion
Comment: Catholicism at a crossroads in new pope’s own nation
Can a U.S.-born pope bring ‘cultural’ Catholics back to the fold and heal divisions in the church?
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Comment: We need housing, habitats and a good buffer between them
The best way to ensure living space for people, fish and animals are science-based regulations.
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Comment: Museums allow look at the past to inform our future
The nation’s museums need the support of the public and government to thrive and tell our stories.
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Comment: Better support of doula care can cut maternal deaths
Partners need to extend the reach of the state’s Apple Health doula program, before and after births.
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Comment: Trump’s pursuit of Canada risks losing what we do have
Insisting ‘never say never’ isn’t how to win back a once-valuable trade partner and trusted ally.
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Comment: Are MAGA faithful nearing end of patience with Trump?
For Trump’s most ardent fans, their nostalgia for Trump’s first term has yet to be fulfilled by his…
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French: A Cabinet selected on its skill in owning the libs
All errors are ignored. Their strength lies in surrendering fully to Trump, then praising him.
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Commentary: Trump following authoritarian’s playbook on press
President Trump is following the Hungarian leader’s model for influence and control of the news media.
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Comment: Trump threatens state’s clean air, water, environment
Cuts to agencies and their staffs sidestep Congress’ authority and endanger past protection work.
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Comment: Help update county’s ‘constitution’ on charter commission
Filing begins next week for positions on the panel that considers proposals for the county charter.
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Comment: RFK Jr., others need a better understanding of autism
Here’s what he’s missing regarding those like my daughter who are shaped — not destroyed — by autism.
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Comment: A U.S. senator shouldn’t entertain conspiracy theories
Sen. Ron Johnson’s call for an investigation into 9/11 ignores the reams of verified information available.
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Comment: Tariffs haven’t hit economy; doesn’t mean they won’t
Businesses and consumers braced enough for their effect to delay the impacts. The rest is up to Trump.
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Comment: In U.S. minerals deal, Zelensky is holding some cards
Details of the deal are few, but Ukraine appears to have avoided the worst of Trump’s earlier demands.
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Comment: A 100-day report card for Trump’s Cabinet
With the exception of his Treasury secretary, Trump’s Cabinet picks have confirmed earlier concerns.
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Comment: Remember Virginia Giuffre for her courage to speak out
She changed the way society and the criminal justice system treat victims of sex crimes.
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Comment: In ‘60 Minutes’ exit, Trump exploits media vulnerability
Amid a fragmenting news media, CBS News is left open to Trump’s threats of lawsuits and FCC action.
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Comment: ‘Neutral’ language isn’t fit to describe horrific actions
In using language that looks to avoid taking a side, we’re often siding with an imbalance of power.
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Comment: What’s harming science is a failure to communicate
Scientists need better public engagement to show the broader impact and value of their work.
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Comment: Has Trump learned from his ‘hot stove’ moment?
Mark Twain said a cat won’t sit twice on a hot stove. Trump may have learned the same…