THE DEBATE
Jack Smith's Prosecution of Trump Must Be a Surgical Strike | Opinion
Special Counsel Jack Smith has refocused his prosecution of former President Donald Trump, with a new angle on the case that could have major implications for both the legal landscape and the political climate.
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Jack Smith, Democrat-Lawfare Complex Hit Man
Any reasonable prosecutor—or so-called "prosecutor"—would have conceded defeat and dropped the lawfare madness.
SEIU President: Kamala Harris Stands for America's Workers | Opinion
This Labor Day, no matter what you look like, how you vote, or where you live, we can all agree that working people need more good jobs with wages that you can raise a family on.
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Why Kamala Harris Is Failing to Attract the Working Class | Opinion
I would challenge Democrats here: Do you really think half of the country's nostalgia is centered around backward social norms or oppression?
AI's Ambiguous Role in Combatting Health Care Disparities | Opinion
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), many are beginning to question how the technology will impact health care or minimize the harmful disparities felt by minority groups.
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AI Can Help Bridge the Health Care Gap Reducing Inequality | Opinion
AI tools can assist in diagnosing conditions, recommending treatments, and monitoring chronic diseases.
Adding a Loony RFK Jr. to the Team Won't Help Donald Trump | Opinion
Last week Area Rich Man Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. ended his flailing presidential bid and endorsed GOP nominee, and former president, Donald Trump.
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RFK Jr. Is Honoring His Family Legacy by Endorsing Trump | Opinion
RFK Jr.'s decision to throw in with Trump is a logical development for anyone who understands the way American politics have changed in the last decade.
Mark Zuckerberg's Problem Isn't Free Speech, It's Lies | Opinion
The truth is hard to find anywhere, but particularly on social media. Mark Zuckerberg, the leader of Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, wants to make it harder.
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Mark Zuckerberg Just Blew the Whistle on Biden's Contempt for Free Speech
Apparently, Joe Biden can't take a joke. Oh, and he also has contempt for the principle of free expression online.
Supreme Concerns About the Supreme Court | Opinion
Almost immediately after announcing he would not seek another term, President Biden pronounced that reforming the Supreme Court was going to be a major priority of his remaining six months in office.
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Supreme Court: The Death of Justice Has Been Greatly Exaggerated | Opinion
We live in an age of exaggeration. It's dominated by two fallacies of informal logic.
Harris' Weird Speech Had No Substance | Opinion
"Never let anyone tell you who you are," Kamala Harris boasted as advice from her late mother. American voters need to ask themselves whether they really know who she is, or if she even knows.
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Harris Gives Bracing Speech but Doesn't Leave It All on the Field | Opinion
Last night Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a relatively brief, bracing acceptance speech that ran for fewer than 40 minutes.
The DNC—Like the Most of the U.S.—Stands With Israel | Opinion
If the social media ruckus and mainstream media predictions had borne out, the DNC would have been rocked by massive demonstrations from anti-Israel protesters. Fake news.
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My Fellow American Jews: Kamala Harris' Democratic Party Is No Party for Us
As Jewish Americans face increasing threats both at home and abroad, it's clear that the current administration is unwilling to provide the protection we need.
The Obamas Showed Democrats It's Time to Reach Out | Opinion
Barack and Michelle Obama's electrically brilliant speeches to the Democratic convention Tuesday night were a coordinated jab–cross that perfectly met Democrats' needs.
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Democrats Need to Unite in the Center | Opinion
Above the convention center where the Democratic National Convention meets this week is a serendipitous sign: "United Center."
Biden Gave the Speech He Needed to Give | Opinion
Last night President Biden delivered an energetic, 52-minute speech very late on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Biden Took to the Stage, and Lied, and Lied, and Lied | Opinion
Trump's campaign has frequently repeated opposition to cuts in Social Security and Medicare, adding that Social Security payments should no longer be taxed.
Let's Establish a New Normal at the Democratic Convention | Opinion
Let's have a normal Democratic National Convention, everyone. Let's have a convention where the voices of the mob outside don't drown out messages of unity and love on the inside.
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The Democrats Are Playing High-School Games | Opinion
The unofficial motto of Austin, Texas, is "Keep Austin Weird." In my experience, the unofficial motto of the average high school is "Get him, he's different!" I prefer the first slogan.
We Need Smart Laws, Not Fewer Laws | Opinion
As we head to the polls, it's crucial to consider where candidates stand on the need for more laws versus fewer laws. Their positions will have a profound impact on our safety, health, and well-being.
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The U.S. Has a Problem of Too Much Law. Here's How We Solve It | Opinion
American law is overdue for a spring cleaning.
Limiting Political Participation Based on Wealth Is un-American | Opinion
There's no government limit on how many hours a day you can stand on a street corner holding a sign encouraging people to vote for your favorite political candidate.
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Megadonors Are Destabilizing the 2024 Presidential Election | Opinion
The moneyed class has wielded historic influence in the 2024 election due to a campaign finance system that permits them to funnel unlimited funds into campaigns.
Want to Muzzle Elon Musk? The UK Shows Why It's a Bad Idea | Opinion
The United Kingdom hasn't quite developed the technology to police thought crimes as its son George Orwell described in 1984, but recent developments indicate they'd be doing that if they could.
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It's Time to Make Elon Musk Pay for His Web of Misinformation | Opinion
In a time where misinformation spreads like wildfire, the responsibility of those who control the most powerful platforms in the world cannot be understated.
To Veterans Like Me, Tim Walz's Abandonment of His Unit Is Unforgivable
Here's the truth about Tim Walz: When his men needed him before what would have been his only combat deployment, he was nowhere to be found.
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We Won't Be Swiftboated Again! Tim Walz Served With Honor | Opinion
Walz's opponents are coming hard for him, because his broad and authentic appeal is a threat in this tight race.
Here's Why Young Black Men Like Me Are Voting for Trump
For me and many of my Black male friends, reelecting President Trump gives us the best opportunity.
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Madame Vice President: Want Our Votes? Put Reparations on the Agenda
While the media and others can go back and forth on Vice President Harris' Blackness, we must focus on what policies she is laying out to address the issues our community faces.
Tim Walz Is the Right Choice for Rural America—and All America | Opinion
Walz, who grew up on his family's farm in Nebraska, will give rural America "a seat at the table" if elected vice president.
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Kamala Had Better VP Options Than Walz | Opinion
Either Shapiro or Kelly could conceivably have tipped the election in Harris' favor, but on Monday the vice president announced Walz would be her running mate.
Voters Will See Through Kamala's Contradictory Record on Crime | Opinion
The worst thing about her is not that she is pro-criminal, or pro-law-and-order—the worst thing about Kamala Harris is that she is pro-herself.
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VP Harris Can Create a New Narrative on Crime and Public Safety | Opinion
Kamala Harris' first national ad did something rare for a politician: It included the "freedom to be safe" among Americans' fundamental freedoms.
Tim Walz Has Been a Disaster for Minnesotans | Opinion
On immigration, crime, and education, Walz is considerably to the Left of not only the average American, but the average elected Democrat.
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Picking Tim Walz for VP Is a Sign of Good Things to Come | Opinion
Most strategists thought picking Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was a no-brainer.
Why Tim Walz Could Be a 'Weird' Pick to Join Harris' Ticket as VP | Opinion
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that her running mate in the 2024 presidential election will be two-term Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, an unexpected strategic decision with clear upsides and downsides.
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Picking Tim Walz for VP Is a Sign of Good Things to Come | Opinion
Most strategists thought picking Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was a no-brainer.