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The folly of trying to fight racism with hatred
White people, and especially white conservatives, could use more empathy for black people.
It's not John Bolton's fault he didn't speak out sooner
Just about everyone in the U.S. public square is criticizing John Bolton for waiting until now to tell of his experiences with President Trump. Trump's supporters fault him for spilling the beans or accuse him of lying. Trump's critics fault Bolton for failing to speak out during the impeachment process.
What the wind blew away
Really, do we have to go over this whole business with Gone with the Wind once again?The national media will have a field day with Coach Tuberville
When then-Auburn University head coach Tommy Tuberville made a brief appearance in the movie The Blind Side, his close friend and business partner John David Stroud appeared in the film with him, pretending to be an assistant coach looking at game films. Stroud later went to prison for investment fraud. Tuberville skated by with an out-of-court settlement.In legislating gay and transgender 'rights,' Supreme Court does grave injustice
June 15, 2020 05:03 PM Who are you going to recall? Ghostbusters, busted
June 14, 2020 12:00 AM How Republicans should be thinking about 'black lives matter'
June 09, 2020 08:13 AM America needs a choice other than Trump or Biden
June 01, 2020 04:59 PM Pennsylvania primary offers early test of mass mail-in voting
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania — Were this a normal presidential primary in this swing state, the colorful red, white, and blue parade of supporters lining Route 100 to Industrial Boulevard to celebrate President Trump's arrival in the Lehigh Valley would have been one of those telltale signs to gauge what to expect on primary day.
Were the lockdowns worth it? Depends how long a vaccine takes
For decades to come, public health officials, academics, and the broader population will debate whether the drastic lockdown measures taken in response to the coronavirus were a necessary action to save lives or a colossal mistake. But the answer to this question will depend heavily on how long it takes to develop an effective vaccine.
The 2024 GOP primary is here, and it's all about China
Whether President Trump is reelected or defeated in November, the Republican Party will have a presidential primary on its hands come 2024. We don’t yet know if the party will be looking to turn the page from the Trump era or if candidates will be competing over who will most faithfully carry on the Trump legacy. But in a very real sense, the 2024 primary is already underway, and its central issue is already clear: Who has the best plan for dealing with China?Jeff Sessions spars with Trump and brawls with Tuberville
MOBILE, Alabama — Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is finally getting feisty in his battle to win back his old Senate seat from Alabama — and his feistiness is nothing compared to that of one of his most prominent supporters.Believe her or not
May 26, 2020 12:00 AM Jeff Sessions, a wild Senate race, and President Trump's 'personal feelings'
May 25, 2020 10:46 PM Trump has lost favor by not being authoritarian enough
May 25, 2020 12:00 AM Three words that will decide Trump's fate: 'Made in America'
May 24, 2020 12:00 AM Coronavirus patient Rep. Mike Kelly says he took hydroxychloroquine
Rep. Mike Kelly, a Republican from Pennsylvania, said there is no one-size-fits-all way to treat the coronavirus. He said the key is to have faith in doctors and the options that they lay out for you.