by Jon Healey The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted millions of Americans’ rites of passage — quinceañeras, proms, graduations, weddings, etc. — and thanks to the Delta variant, the […]
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Nearly 80 years of vaccines and all were apolitical — until now
by Iver Mindel In the late 1980s, on a school day in early March at Pikesville High School in Baltimore County, classes were suspended for a day. […]
Why are so many Republicans refusing vaccines? Because Russia told them to
by Lee McIntyre What is the difference between doubt and distrust? Doubt can be overcome by evidence. Distrust cannot. According to a recent Washington Post poll, refusal […]
Calif.’s controversial law back in crosshairs
by Nicholas Goldberg Three years ago, the California Legislature passed a bill requiring public companies to put women on their corporate boards. The bill set specific quotas, […]
Abortion brief dynamites standing law
by Harry Litman The new Supreme Court conservative supermajority has already radically changed notions of law in some pockets of America. For proof, look no further than […]
The For the People Act would prevent gerrymandering this cycle
by Damon Effingham Yes, the For the People Act would prevent gerrymandering this cycle. However, deadlines are fast approaching. A recent column made the argument that, if […]
Pain research is more crucial than ever
by Faye Flam The damage from the opioid crisis extends beyond the harms of addiction and overdose. Some doctors say it also hurts people with chronic pain […]
The must-see Jan. 6 hearings
by Virginia Heffernan “Let that sink in” is among the most persistent refrains on political Twitter. Jolts have hit American brains too fast and too furious over […]
Nike ad blames sports writers
by Dennis O’Shea I have an Olympic-sized beef with Nike. You’ve seen their “Best Day Ever” Olympics TV ad, right? The one narrating — from morning alarm […]
Now is Biden’s best chance to ditch the Iran nuclear talks
Since taking office, President Joe Biden and his top advisers have made it clear that there is almost nothing Iran can do to get his administration to […]