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President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing with reporters Aug. 4, 2020, at the White House.

Column: The deadly consequences of a clueless president

August 5, 2020 at 5:10 p.m.

In 2016, the libertarian magazine Reason polled a few dozen staff, contributors and allies on who would get their votes for president. Almost all planned to cast a ballot for...

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to families who have benefited from the Affordable Care Act during an event at the Lancaster Recreation Center, June 25, 2020, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Column: Biden’s modest health care plan vs. Trump’s imaginary one

July 29, 2020 at 1:59 p.m.

Health care policy has been a major issue for a long time. It played a big role in Barack Obama's 2008 election victory, his entire presidency and the 2010 GOP...

The Europe Bay Trail in Newport State Park on July 13, 2020.

Door County state park on Lake Michigan offers easy hikes, natural beauty, solitude

July 29, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

Door County has always been known as a place where Midwesterners can get away from the city without abandoning conviviality or creature comforts. With lakefront resorts, restaurants and bars, fish...

Column: Will Joe Biden destroy the suburbs?

July 24, 2020 at 3:50 p.m.

A majority of Americans live in suburban areas, but not for long. No, they won't be moving. But the places where they live will cease to be suburbs. At least...

A federal officer points to a protester while clearing the street in front of the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse on July 20, 2020, in Portland, Oregon.

Column: Trump should let cities police themselves

March 11, 2024 at 2:03 p.m.

Not long ago, President Donald Trump was talking about sending active-duty military troops to suppress riots in American cities. That threat brought not only criticism from retired generals but resistance...

A student carrying a clear backpack leaves Gary Elementary School in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Sept. 16, 2019.

Column: The shortsighted rush to reopen schools

July 17, 2020 at 3:07 p.m.

Let me get a show of hands: How many of you do not want schools back in session for in-person classes as soon as it's safe? How many of you...

President Donald Trump waves before walking up the steps to board Air Force One for a trip to Atlanta on July 15, 2020, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Column: Trump’s false optimism won’t stop the pandemic or fix the economy

July 15, 2020 at 3:12 p.m.

I have some bad news for anyone concerned about the economy. Very bad news. Donald Trump tweeted Monday, "The Economy is coming back fast!" Tuesday, he proclaimed: "Things are coming...

The Penn State Nittany Lions student section fans cheer as Shea Patterson of the Michigan Wolverines attempts to start a play from under center during the second quarter on Oct. 19, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Column: The Big Ten should cancel football

July 10, 2020 at 3:54 p.m.

If you are not a regular watcher of the Tennis Channel, it may surprise you to learn that the sport is back. Reruns of prehistoric Grand Slam finals have given...

Detainees en route to court appearances in a tunnel beneath Cook County Jail on Dec. 9, 2019.

Column: How police and prisons blocked Black progress

July 8, 2020 at 4:10 p.m.

Forty years ago, African Americans were on a trajectory toward equality with white people. Civil rights laws had broken down barriers that had impeded Black people. Their educational attainments were...

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice takes part in a discussion on global leadership at Vanderbilt University on Feb. 19, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Column: No, Susan Rice did not support the Iraq War

July 2, 2020 at 9:18 p.m.

If Joe Biden takes my advice and chooses Susan Rice to be his running mate, there will be criticism from people who opposed the Iraq War. That's because if you...

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