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Why Biden Should Commute Death Row

By Martin Sheen

What Minnesota’s Fifth District Race Reveals About the State of Identity Politics

By Suha Musa

A Dark New Chapter in American Politics

By Jacob Ware

The Danger of Treating Politics Like War

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Lady Bird's Hidden Role in LBJ's Choice

President Johnson shocked the nation when he announced he would not run for a second full term—but the First Lady had seen the decision coming for years.

By Melissa August

How Trump Shooting Fits Into America's History

Understanding this history can help us to make sense of this horrific event, and find a way forward

By Jeremi Suri

The Post-Debate Great Internal Conflict

Following the presidential debate, U.S. voters see a classic clash between the hard right and either the soft or hard left, writes Ray Dalio

By Ray Dalio

How the Press Can Rebuild Trust This Election

In an unprecedented year, the core of journalism remains the same

By Nancy Gibbs

TikTok Can't Save Biden's Campaign

'A lack of sharp polish looks like absent-mindedness; the vulnerability valued on TikTok betrays frailty,' writes Michael Serazio.

By Michael Serazio

Why Lincoln Would Vote for Trump in 2024

The author of a new Abraham Lincoln book on the 16th president's accomplishments and what he would think of Donald Trump

By Olivia B. Waxman

JFK Assassination: What We Don't Know

Sixty years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, unanswered questions continue to fuel conspiracy theories.

By Olivia B. Waxman

Christian Nationalism Shapes Mike Johnson

Newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson embraces a Christian Nationalist view of the U.S.

By Andrew Whitehead and Samuel L. Perry

Column: 5 Lessons for the U.S. and the World From the Hamas Invasion of Israel

When wars end, treaties can be settled, boundaries drawn, and life can go forward.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dan Raviv and Steven Tian

Column: Why Hamas Tried to Sabotage Peace Prospects With an Attack

By sabotaging imminent peace, Hamas sadly derails the transformation of the region.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian and Dan Raviv

The Problem with Ron DeSantis’ Claims About Crime in Florida

When DeSantis compares “crime-ridden” cities to the “safe” state of Florida, it's important to be honest about the data.

By Hanna Love and Tracy Hadden Loh

Another Trump Presidency Would Be Even Worse Than You Think

If Trump wins again, former aides and officials predict chaos and vengeance

By Miles Taylor

No, the Roberts Court Is Not Moderating

Despite claims to the contrary, the Roberts Court continues to advance a rightwing policy agenda

By Aziz Huq

The Conspirituality of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

"After rejecting scientific evidence on viruses and vaccines, what’s Kennedy’s actual plan?"

By Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, and Julian Walker

We Need More Women in Public Office. Here’s How to Get Them There

Melinda French Gates on why she's focusing on getting more women in public office

By Melinda French Gates

The Dangerous Whataboutism in the Trump Classified Docs Case

Republicans are rallying to Trump's defense on the classified documents case, but their whataboutism is wrong and dangerous

By Barbara McQuade
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