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Jeff Sessions deserved better

Nov. 10, 2018

An immigration attorney coming to the defense of Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, who lost his job as U.S, attorney general on Wednesday, is akin to a Christian coming to the defense of the lions of ancient Rome: It’s surprising and just plain weird.

Please, Bernie and Elizabeth, don’t do it

Nov. 09, 2018

Please, please, please, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Don’t run for president in 2020 as you both intend to do.

A fresh start in Congress

Nov. 09, 2018

With what appears to be a striking flip of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats have a tremendous opportunity to forge a fresh start.

Thought the election might restore some order? Oh you poor, sweet child.

Nov. 09, 2018

On Tuesday, American voters had their say: They gave Democrats control of the House, a check on the chaotic and rageful Trump presidency that left many voters saying in Election Day polls that they felt anxious and overwhelmed.

Political antibodies are strengthening the nation’s immune system

Nov. 08, 2018

WASHINGTON — America’s body politic has recently been scarred by excruciating political shingles, and 2018 campaigning was equivalent to acid reflux. But Tuesday’s elections indicated that some political antibodies are strengthening the nation’s immune system.

Cartoon for November 8

Nov. 08, 2018

The world as seen by cartoonist Marshall Ramsey, Creators.com.

Enter the Democrats

Nov. 08, 2018

Democratic victories in congressional elections Tuesday throughout the U.S. instantly created a new political dynamic in Washington. The country will surely be better off with at least one house of Congress finally willing to exercise oversight of the executive branch. To put their new majority to best use, Democrats will now need to set careful priorities.

Caring for vets should be national duty

Nov. 07, 2018

In advance of this year’s Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, the legions of men and women who have served in our nation’s military received some welcoming news: Congress finally agreed to fund the VA Mission Act, which since its June passage had been mired in budgetary disputes.

Birthright citizenship isn’t lunacy, Mr. President, it’s at the heart of America’s greatness

Nov. 07, 2018

President Donald Trump’s vow to end birthright citizenship in America by executive order has legal scholars and pundits across the political spectrum — the far-right fringe excluded — warning about executive overreach and a legal fight that almost certainly will rule such a move unconstitutional.

Cartoon for November 7

Nov. 07, 2018

The world as seen by cartoonist Tom Stiglich, Creators.com.

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