2015—In State v. Santiago, the Connecticut supreme court rules by a 4-3 vote that the death penalty “as currently applied” violates the state constitution. (Under...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marked the beginning of the world’s first truly global strategic conflict since 1945, and the U.S. confrontation with Iran, watched closely by China, now threatens to fuse those overlapping rivalries into the broadest international war of the modern era. The trigger is that modern high-intensity warfare consumes key weapons far faster […]
The scenes from Dearborn, Michigan, where thousands of Shiite mourners marched through the streets to commemorate the 40th day of a death nearly 1,400 years old, deserve to be understood as more than material for internet debate. Children carrying banners, religious paraphernalia, and portraits of figures such as Khamenei and Nasrallah, alongside troubling chants and […]
Francesca Hong didn’t win Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. But her near-win should still worry Americans: Democratic Socialists of America candidates are now within striking distance of controlling one of the most powerful offices in state government. Governor’s races don’t get the attention they deserve, even though 36 states, including Wisconsin, are electing one this […]
Millions of Americans are flocking to national parks this summer, enriching their lives and fueling local economies. In 2024 alone, national parks welcomed 332 million visits, and visitor spending in nearby communities generated $56.3 billion in economic output and supported more than 340,000 jobs nationwide. But national parks and other public lands will suffer unless […]
On July 28, the Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices to its Covered List after national security agencies warned that networked robots could support surveillance, foreign intelligence collection, or remote manipulation. On Aug. 6, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the broader campaign against Chinese technology as a way to reduce security risks before […]
Since the United States and Israel launched their Feb. 28 attacks, thousands have reportedly been killed, shipping routes have come under assault, and the Strait of Hormuz has become an instrument of coercion. Yet missiles, blockades, and negotiations cannot answer the central political question: Who can lead Iran beyond the Islamic Republic? That answer will […]
I just turned 56, and as a Gen Xer, I am old enough to remember when the vice presidency was a ceremonial job that included attending funerals for foreign dignitaries, sitting behind a president during the State of the Union address, attending ribbon cuttings, but mostly long stretches of doing nothing anyone noticed. I miss […]
In recent years, WNBA viewership has grown. This is due in large part to Caitlin Clark, a point guard for the Indiana Fever. Clark was a standout player for the Iowa Hawkeyes in college. Her popularity has helped the league. Controversy and fighting have also helped keep the WNBA in the spotlight. But far more […]
As military pressure on the Iranian regime waxes and wanes, we have yet to arrive at an achievable end state for the conflict — one that focuses not on the world as it is today but on the world as it will be in the 2030s and beyond. The decision must focus on one key […]
