There is no denying that America took it in the teeth with the COVID-19 pandemic and related financial crisis, a one-two combination that was disproportionate in its […]
Guest Editorials
Mo. leaders said COVID fight was socialist; state leads in new cases
The COVID-19 crisis isn’t over. We shouldn’t act as if it is. Yes, yes, we’re tired of masks and social distancing. At the grocery store, the movie […]
Fed agents to don body cams; all police should do it
In recent years, more and more police departments have been choosing to strap their officers with body cameras — a move that boosts transparency in an era […]
Cyber attacks demonstrate need for cybersecurity
The U.S. armed forces are widely considered the most formidable military force on the planet, the ultimate deterrent to foreign invasion and attack. However, there’s an invisible […]
When will Dems see McConnell as he really is?
So much for quaint notions of bipartisanship. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell this week bluntly admitted what should long have been obvious: He views partisan politics as […]
A Senate bill that can bridge the U.S. digital divide
Too many people across the country are left behind because they don’t have reliable, affordable access to the internet. But a bipartisan push to close this digital […]
Bibi & beyond: How Netanyahu molded Israel
Let it not be lost on Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics that Israel’s just-ousted prime minister leaves behind a thriving economy, with a tech sector envied by the world; […]
Biden should be better at seeing what lies ahead
In 2012, Pew Research asked 1,008 Americans to describe then-Vice President Joe Biden in one word. The responses ranged from “Good,” the most common answer, to “Goofy.” […]
Bill would help USPS take a step toward sustainability
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have introduced a bill to begin reforming the beleaguered United States Postal Service which is being financially crushed by retirement expenditures […]
Opioid peddlers like Purdue don’t deserve a free pass
Those responsible for the scourge of opioid addiction that has torn through communities in Washington and across the nation must be held accountable. Anyone who knowingly contributed […]