OPINION

2020 is About Oligarchy vs. Democracy. Democrats must pick a side

In the conventional view of American politics, Joe Biden is a moderate, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are on the left, and Donald Trump is on the right. This conventional view is rubbish.

By Robert Reich

Opinion

How Senator Lindsey Graham Forced Nancy Pelosi's Hand on Impeachment

Thanks to Senator Graham, House Democrats had no choice but to finally bring the impeachment process to a vote

By Newt Gingrich

Opinion

Climate Change Is Burning Down California. Time We Stopped Adding Fuel

When it comes to climate change and wildfire, there is a solid connection.

By Michael E. Mann

Globe smoke global warming climate change

Opinion

This Controversial Way to Combat Climate Change Might Be the Most Effective

Given what we now know, we need to start a new conversation about how to save our planet.

By Michael Shank

Opinion

Study: Botswana's Prehistoric Makgadikgadi Lake is Birthplace of Humanity

DNA suggests prehistoric wetland called the Makgadikgadi-Okavango, south of the Great Zambezi River, is the birthplace of humanity.

By Vanessa Hayes

Opinion

Conservatives 'Don't Deserve Your Civility'? A Story About Free Speech

Enough is enough. It's time for real intellectual diversity at Mississippi's flagship university—and campuses across the country.

By Lee Habeeb

Opinion

What are the House Democrats Afraid Of?

The Democrats seem to have a pathetic impeachment case that keeps falling apart.

By Newt Gingrich

The debate

Trump Could Help Chicago But Self-Defeating Local Leaders Won't Let Him

The president will draw large protests. Illinois is a state where the president's message of "America first" is considered a "trigger-term" and a macro aggression.

By Charlie Kirk

Opinion

It's Time to Build the Internet of Trusted Things

We need to be able to trust our connected devices—right down to our toasters—to make our lives easier, not more stressful.

By Raullen Chai

Opinion

Delaware's Stunning Abortion Rate Drop Had Nothing to Do With Bans

And a lot to do with access to birth control.

By Jack Markell

Opinion

Has the War in Syria Finally Killed Off Accountability for War Crimes?

President Trump's impulsive decision to allow the slaughter of Kurdish civilians and the Syrian Democratic Forces will leave a dark legacy that extends far beyond this war or this presidency.

By Ken Sofer

Opinion

A Year After Khashoggi, West Resumes Business as Usual with Saudi Arabia

A year ago the ruling class—along with many business leaders—largely stayed away from "Davos in the Desert". Not so today.

By Anthony Harwood

                                    
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