Commentary

Comment: Trump makes convincing case for reform of pardon power

Trump’s pardons have been careless and self-serving, but their frequency blunts public criticism.

Comment: Eat, drink, and don’t worry, be thankful

Don’t obsess if you eat too much; your body can handle it. And don’t let guilt ruin good memories.

A view of the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial during the 20th anniversary of 9/11 commemoration and District Cup Polo Match at West Potomac Park on Sept. 11, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Leigh Vogel / Getty Images for the Canadian American Business Council)

Comment: Giving thanks for what we share can be an act of unity

Just as celebrations of thanksgiving in Plymouth and during the Civil War bridge divides, they can today.

A view of the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial during the 20th anniversary of 9/11 commemoration and District Cup Polo Match at West Potomac Park on Sept. 11, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Leigh Vogel / Getty Images for the Canadian American Business Council)

Comment: Thank – and help – the farmers who provide our feast

Even as we celebrate abundance, farmers are struggling with the economic burdens of taxes and more.

Comment: Housing inequality is only going to get worse for now

More homes are being built, but market demand is for homes selling for $750,000 and higher.

Comment: One word can get Trump back in climate fight: tariff

A global agreement to impose tariffs on countries that don’t reduce emissions could pressure the U.S.’s return.

Comment: The middle class is shrinking, yet we’re better off

A comparison of incomes between decades show gains for most Americans, even if we’re not feeling it.

Comment: Can Trump stand down over Venezuela or is die cast?

Sending warships to the Caribbean seemed to signal a commitment to action, yet Trump has options.

Comment: Not even Trump’s negotiators can agree on Ukraine plan

A foreign policy of schisms, confusion, arbitrariness threatens peace in Ukraine and elsewhere.

Comment: Cheaper coffee, tomatoes small potatoes against inflation

The tariff rollbacks for some items make sense, but broader action is needed by Trump and Congress.

Comment: Four jobs where AI can replace humans. But should it?

AI can handle legal aid and copy editing, but then how to we train lawyers and editors?

Comment: GOP can blame itself for Texas redistricting loss

A letter from the DOJ with factual, legal and typographical errors doomed the case before an appeals court.

Comment: Why posecution of the 2020 ‘fake electors’ scams matters

If it seems like old news, consider that excusing election fraud only encourages it in the future.

FILE — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) speaks during a news conference about the Epstein files on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 3, 2025. Greene has broken with the Trump administration in calling for files related to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to be released. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Comment: MAGA, the Epstein files and Trump

Why they want to see them; why Trump said yes to their release and why he’s the MAGA whisperer.

FILE — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) speaks during a news conference about the Epstein files on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 3, 2025. Greene has broken with the Trump administration in calling for files related to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to be released. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Comment: A two-fold threat to medical research and innovation

Changes to universities’ intellectual property rights and cuts to research could stifle breakthroughs.

Comment: Employers have it hard here; state’s taxes make it harder

A recent survey of employers in the state shows they are struggling with a pile-on of new taxes.

Comment: New stream buffer rule undermines forest stewardship

The state rule would double the size of buffers for streams that don’t bear fish, limiting harvests.

Comment: How women age may be key to longer, healthier lives

Women, long ignored in studies, are revealing new areas of study regarding human longevity.

Comment: If Trump cares about affordability, he must show it

It will take more than reducing tariffs on a few items; he must show he understands consumers’ pain.

Comment: States pitch property tax relief but less local control

Texas’ and Florida’s governors want to reduce property taxes, but what would that do to public services?