Fear fuels anger and disconnection, yet courage can be taught through small daily gestures that remind others they belong, matter and are valued in meaningful ways.
There is no good reason for any American to become infected with the measles virus in 2025. Effective vaccines reduced the incidence of the disease to nearly negligible figures by the 1980s, and since a brief resurgence in the early 1990s, most years have had fewer than 100 cases across this…
The 鈥渂ig, beautiful bill鈥 that passed Congress is a raw deal for working-class Americans. It should be called the 鈥渂illionaire bailout bill.鈥
President Donald Trump鈥檚 One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is unmistakable evidence of a transformed Republican Party.
The U.S. grapples with its largest measles outbreak in over 30 years, putting its disease elimination status at risk if virus spread continues unchecked. (Scripps News)
'Buy now, pay later' borrowing is part of the problem
馃帶 As worry dominates headlines and hearts, this episode highlights ethical ways to uplift others and help them thrive despite the noise.
President Trump鈥檚 push for immediate rate cuts met resistance Tuesday as June鈥檚 inflation data supported the Federal Reserve鈥檚 patient stance, according to Benzinga. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year over year, its highest since February, while core inflation climbed 2.9%, just below e…
The burly, bald-headed hotel security guard felt obligated to ask me the same question he has likely asked hundreds of guests.
The aftermath of the 12-day war with Iran looks mixed more than two weeks later. Iran鈥檚 nuclear program was badly damaged and likely set back for years.
"Are you still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?" President Trump shot back at a reporter during a Cabinet meeting. "This guy's been talked about for years. ... I mean, I can't believe you're asking a question on Epstein at a time like this, where we're having some of the greatest success and also tragedy with what happened in Texas. It just seems like a desecration."
US President Donald Trump has said that Attorney General Pam Bondi should disclose the 鈥渃redible鈥 files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the accused sex trafficker.聽 His appeal follows growing pressure from MAGA supporters amid increasing outrage over the handling of the case by the administratio…
The nation's top cartoonists take on the Republicans' big bill.聽
Opinions of the One Big Beautiful Bill tend toward the extreme. One of its main authors calls it 鈥渢he greatest piece of Republican legislation in a generation,鈥 while one of its most authoritative critics says it makes him ashamed to be an American. So allow me to offer what counts as a radical view: The bill is neither as terrible as its opponents say nor as impressive as its supporters claim.
Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?
In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics.聽
Anyone who watched the Burke County Board of Education meeting on March 11 probably felt confused about if they were at a political rally or a Sunday morning hellfire and brimstone church sermon.
Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce,聽but there are concerns聽gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.
Fear fuels anger and disconnection, yet courage can be taught through small daily gestures that remind others they belong, matter and are valued in meaningful ways.
There is no good reason for any American to become infected with the measles virus in 2025. Effective vaccines reduced the incidence of the disease to nearly negligible figures by the 1980s, and since a brief resurgence in the early 1990s, most years have had fewer than 100 cases across this enormous country.
The 鈥渂ig, beautiful bill鈥 that passed Congress is a raw deal for working-class Americans. It should be called the 鈥渂illionaire bailout bill.鈥
President Donald Trump鈥檚 One Big, Beautiful Bill Act is unmistakable evidence of a transformed Republican Party.
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"In times when tensions can run high, having a police force that understands the importance of de-escalation and community engagement makes all the difference."
Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.
Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author.