Opinion Columns
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My cat is afraid of Muddy WatersJan 26, 2025 4:00 am - Every newspaper columnist in America is expected to write 800 words every week about President Donald J. Trump. I refuse. I refuse because there's no point in calling som...
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Trump finds his inspiration in failed policies of the pastJan 26, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Keith Raffel:
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Refugee suspension a brutal blow for Afghans who helped U.S.Jan 24, 2025 4:00 am - Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Bipartisan efforts to pass legislation helping Afghans who aided the U.S. have failed, and the suspension of refugee status for those who are here puts many in danger.
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Trump-ItisJan 24, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Trump is politicizing the Washington plane crash and failing to lead. His attacks on federal workers and his appointees' lack of qualifications threaten air safety and other protections.
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Will Trump help L.A.?Jan 23, 2025 10:54 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Trump politicizes California wildfires in inaugural speech, attacking state leaders despite firefighters' valiant efforts. Newsom extends olive branch for federal assistance.
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Ceasefire renews question whether Palestinians can abandon self-harmJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jeff Robbins:
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Jack Smith, the prosecutor who would never admit what he was doingJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Byron York: Though Trump prosecutor Jack Smith denied political motivation, he clearly aimed to convict Trump of 2020 election charges before 2024 vote, violating rules against timed prosecutions.
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Questions we all should be asking ourselves about trustJan 23, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Each of us should question why we trust certain news sources or government actions, and recognize our own biases, basing trust on thoughtful examination rather than emotion.
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Minors, porn and free speechJan 22, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: The Supreme Court is reviewing a Texas law requiring adults to verify their age to view pornography. Critics argue it violates rights without effectively protecting minors. Alternatives like content filters or device verification could achieve the goal with less burden.
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Joe Biden's vaunted sense of his own ‘decency’ led to his undoingJan 22, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Biden's border, foreign policy, and political missteps made his presidency a disappointment. His perceived self-righteousness didn't help.