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‘Cuomosexual’ for New York’s governor? Gross — that’s not cute, and it’s not normal

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‘Cuomosexual’ for New York’s governor? Gross — that’s not cute, and it’s not normal

Polticians are no better than anyone else, and they certainly shouldn’t be idolized.
March 6, 2021, 5:00 AM
For a supposedly free nation, America spends a lot of time trying to kill democracy

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For a supposedly free nation, America spends a lot of time trying to kill democracy

March 5, 2021, 5:00 AM
One year, half a million dead: The lessons we need from the last pre-pandemic weekend

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One year, half a million dead: The lessons we need from the last pre-pandemic weekend

March 4, 2021, 5:00 AM
It’s now the Trump Party, not the GOP. That isn’t good news for American democracy

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It’s now the Trump Party, not the GOP. That isn’t good news for American democracy

March 2, 2021, 5:00 AM
If Facebook bans Donald Trump, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez must be next in line

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If Facebook bans Donald Trump, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez must be next in line

February 28, 2021, 5:00 AM
I don’t need your facts. I have some anonymous person I’ve never met on the internet

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I don’t need your facts. I have some anonymous person I’ve never met on the internet

February 28, 2021, 5:00 AM
Focusing on the past with Black History Month takes our eyes off a powerful future

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Focusing on the past with Black History Month takes our eyes off a powerful future

February 28, 2021, 5:00 AM
Biden’s first military strike should wake up Iran: The threats are no longer empty

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Biden’s first military strike should wake up Iran: The threats are no longer empty

February 27, 2021, 5:00 AM

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In wake of LSU investigation, Kansas must fire Les Miles, take long look at Jeff Long

Garland’s vow can eradicate Trump’s corruption of the Department of Justice

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Garland’s vow can eradicate Trump’s corruption of the Department of Justice

It’s hard work being poor. Why would anyone choose its hardships voluntarily?

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It’s hard work being poor. Why would anyone choose its hardships voluntarily?

February 26, 2021, 5:00 AM
I studied the Islamic State for the CIA. I know how we got to ‘the QAnon shaman’

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I studied the Islamic State for the CIA. I know how we got to ‘the QAnon shaman’

February 26, 2021, 5:00 AM
We should honor a conservative on the $20 bill. Her name is Harriet Tubman

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We should honor a conservative on the $20 bill. Her name is Harriet Tubman

February 26, 2021, 5:00 AM
Don’t be so hard on Meghan McCain. She isn’t the only one with COVID-19 vaccine envy

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Don’t be so hard on Meghan McCain. She isn’t the only one with COVID-19 vaccine envy

February 25, 2021, 5:00 AM
Ted and Heidi Cruz learned at least one big lesson: They have some terrible friends

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Ted and Heidi Cruz learned at least one big lesson: They have some terrible friends

February 25, 2021, 5:00 PM
Australia shows that Facebook cares about free speech only when it can make a buck

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Australia shows that Facebook cares about free speech only when it can make a buck

February 24, 2021, 5:00 AM
If Bon Appétit can’t modify a recipe, is there anything that won’t cause offense?

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If Bon Appétit can’t modify a recipe, is there anything that won’t cause offense?

February 24, 2021, 5:00 AM
Biden should get tougher on Iran and not make Obama’s mistakes again

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Biden should get tougher on Iran and not make Obama’s mistakes again

February 24, 2021, 5:00 AM
Sorry, Joe Biden — I wish I could agree with you about Americans’ ability to unify

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Sorry, Joe Biden — I wish I could agree with you about Americans’ ability to unify

February 21, 2021, 5:00 AM
Filling vacancies on the Supreme Court should not be left to chance. Here’s a fix

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Filling vacancies on the Supreme Court should not be left to chance. Here’s a fix

February 20, 2021, 5:00 PM
In death as in life, Rush Limbaugh is the master of American Us versus Them

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In death as in life, Rush Limbaugh is the master of American Us versus Them

February 19, 2021, 10:47 AM
Merrick Garland is a man of integrity, and that could give Joe Biden some headaches

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Merrick Garland is a man of integrity, and that could give Joe Biden some headaches

February 19, 2021, 5:00 AM
‘On the verge of a global emergency’ — Cybersecurity is a matter of national survival

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‘On the verge of a global emergency’ — Cybersecurity is a matter of national survival

February 18, 2021, 5:00 AM
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