As the Gaza war recedes from memory, perhaps Palestinian supporters in the United States might choose a new group to fight for. Campus vigils, marches, social media campaigns, and contacting one’s senator and representative would all be welcome. There’s a world of pain out there. Here’s just a small sample of important causes to consider. […]
Mass Murder. Rape. Sexual mutilation. Babies burned alive. These were some of the barbaric acts perpetrated by Hamas terrorists when they invaded Israel from Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023. Yet it is the victims of this attack, the Israelis, who are being accused of committing genocide. How can this be? The answer is quite simple. […]
If the Democrats take control of both the House and the Senate in the midterm elections, Kamala Harris has called for expanding the Supreme Court. “We need more justices on the Supreme Court so that we can have a court that actually reinforces the spirit and principles behind the Constitution of the United States,” she […]
Most attention on Iran today is understandably focused on the war and the possibility of another round of major attacks. But one consequence has received far less attention: Iran is heading toward winter with a damaged energy system and the prospect of burning more fuel, much of it dirtier, in a country where polluted air […]
While the headlines are filled with President Donald Trump’s comments on Ukraine and Russian diesel, another issue went under the radar in Europe: Europe is taking a tougher stance on China. While Russia is the more obvious threat to European security, China should be taken seriously as well. If the West wants to retain its […]
The blame game has already started. Dire internal polling reportedly already has Republicans pointing fingers over who is responsible for the anticipated bloodbath in November. Many of President Donald Trump’s MAGA supporters are blaming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) for failing to pass the SAVE America Act (intended to tackle the issue of election […]
Each of the nation’s largest banks restricted financial services to lawful customers for political reasons, according to a new report from a top regulator. The Trump administration has moved to stop federal regulators from encouraging such discrimination, and Congress should make these protections permanent. At the direction of President Donald Trump’s Guaranteeing Fair Banking for […]
Tumult and doubt are hanging over the role of the United States in the war in Ukraine, 4 1/2 years after the Russian invasion. That’s the bottom line after a week of high drama that roiled Washington, Kyiv and concerned political leaders in Europe. The U.S. stance is, of course, determined by President Trump, often...
The disruptions this week in U.S. support for Ukraine have forced Kyiv to face a grim question: Can it stay in the fight against Russia without any of President Trump’s already diminished support? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated a diplomatic assault, earlier this week accusing the Trump administration of throttling its access to Elon...
Americans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be the highest in decades, while others may pay more in the form of out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles. People are getting squeezed by...