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Juneteenth, equal rights and the heritage of ALL Americans

Let us not treat black history and black life as somehow unapproachably apart from the larger history and life of this country.

Why the New York Knicks’ visit to the Trump White House is a big deal

The New York Knicks made a lot of history in the 2026 playoffs, including the largest NBA Finals comeback of all time, the best postseason point differential, and the most wins by double digits. Equally historic is the team’s decision to visit President Donald Trump’s White House. The Knicks will be the first NBA champions […]

Iran deal walks and quacks like a debacle

Quoting oneself usually smacks of self-aggrandizement. But I’ll make an exception to hold myself accountable. I wrote on March 31 that “it would be a debacle to pretend that ending the war much as it stands would be anything other than a failure.” President Donald Trump’s ceasefire is murky, so one can’t be certain, but […]

Americans online: The perils of childhood in an internet age

The pressures of modern parenting are, in many ways, like those of past generations. Meeting physical and emotional needs is a constant feature. Parents are tasked with loving, guiding, and nurturing. At a certain point, our children leave the nest. Turning them into responsible, contributing adults who establish lives and families of their own is […]

How much will Trump let Iran exploit American weakness?

The memorandum of understanding that the Trump administration has signed with the remaining leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran has nothing to do with nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, or state-sponsored terrorism. It has everything to do with the fact that the United States failed in its military objective to control the Strait of Hormuz, […]

These House mavericks defied their own parties more than anyone else in 2025

House lawmakers broke party-line votes at varying rates, with Rep. Henry Cuellar leading Democrats at 24.1%, and Rep. Thomas Massie topping Republicans at 22.3%.

Oregon residents sue Homeland Security after tear gas used on anti-ICE protesters

Housing nonprofit and residents file federal lawsuit against DHS, seeking to ban tear gas use near ICE facility that allegedly harms local families.

Federal Employees Sue Trump Admin for Eliminating Insurance Coverage for Trans Procedures

The Human Rights Campaign, a liberal LGBTQ civil rights organization, filed the complaint on behalf of the government employees.

New York Gets What It Asked For

Happy New Year, New Yorkers! You voted for this!

One Man’s ‘Warmth of Collectivism’ Is Another’s Inferno

The authors of Mamdani’s inaugural address appear to genuinely believe true socialism has never been tried.

Judicial Appointments in 2026: Four Big Questions

Let’s now look at the four big questions for 2026.

Let’s Hire Professors Purely on Merit

The diversity mania that has swept over American education for the last 50 years or so has had a malign effect on the quality...

Trump delays big tariffs on furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets for one year

President Trump is delaying higher tariffs on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for one year, citing fruitful negotiations with trading partners.

Redistricting battles brewing across the country as parties compete for power ahead of 2026 midterms

Redistricting battles heat up as Republicans and Democrats fight over congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterms in key states across the nation.

Trump regrets handing Dems health ‘ammunition’ with October scan — clarifies it was a CT, not an MRI

President Donald Trump underwent a CT scan in October amid health scrutiny, with White House physician reporting perfectly normal results.

Israel accuses Mamdani of pouring ‘antisemitic gasoline’ after he revokes Adams executive orders

Israel accuses NYC's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, of antisemitism after he revoked executive orders supporting the Jewish state on his first day in office.

Trump claims White House doctors report him in ‘perfect health,’ says he ‘aced’ third straight cognitive exam

President Trump addresses ongoing health scrutiny amid reports of hearing issues and questions about medical imaging that sparked widespread speculation.

Jim Jarmusch Deconstructs Himself

Father Mother Sister Brother makes hipness a family trait.

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