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Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder and leader of the Georgian Dream party, greets demonstrators during a rally in support of "Russian law."

Under Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgian Dream slowly consumes itself

Ani Chkhikvadze · November 6, 2026 2:14 pm

FILE - The U. S. Department of Commerce building is seen in Washington, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)

The race for federal zones starts in the statehouses

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Israeli elections prove Netanyahu’s political prowess

The seal is seen at the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington.

The VA already solved part of rural America’s health crisis

Photo shows the headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington. The Trump administration has settled lawsuits with dozens of tea party groups who said they received extra, often burdensome scrutiny when applying for tax-exempt status. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

The election is over. The clock is ticking to protect taxpayers from a politicized IRS

A well-functioning system of oversight is critical to ensure taxpayer dollars are achieving goals. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

The case for a student-focused system of accountability in higher ed.

Beth Akers January 20, 2017 5:04 am

It’s (still) the economy, stupid

Christine Smith January 19, 2017 5:02 am

In overhauling Obamacare, don’t forget supply

editorial-board, The Gazette editorial board January 18, 2017 7:31 pm

The time to act on Obamacare is now

Sen. Mike Enzi January 18, 2017 5:05 am

A real killer elite

Michael Smith January 17, 2017 5:05 am

Repealing Obamacare could severely damage local hospitals in rural communities. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Think of rural Americans as you reform Obamacare

Betsy Huber January 17, 2017 5:03 am

Too many families have felt the pain of Obamacare and calls for the law's repeal have only grown. (iStock photo)

A different future for healthcare

Gov. Kristi Noem January 16, 2017 5:05 am

Meryl Streep became a hero among journalists with her speech about President-elect Trump. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC via AP)

The media’s ‘disabled reporter’ lie

Eddie Scarry January 14, 2017 5:04 am

Many states are creating more problems with their preferred buprenorphine treatments. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Outdated treatments and drug company monopolies make opioid epidemic worse

Brian Robertson January 13, 2017 5:03 am

Donald Trump might not view California as a very good investment. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California Legislature doesn’t understand the art of the deal

John Moorlach January 12, 2017 5:04 am

The Union of Concerned Scientists is just another garden-variety activist group attacking Rex Tillerson. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Ideological activists masquerading in lab coats

John Burnett January 11, 2017 5:04 am

The Restoring Access to Medication Act would allow HSA and FSA funds to be used on over-the-counter meds. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Toward a more patient-centered healthcare system

Rep Lynn Jenkins January 10, 2017 5:04 am