Editorials

Regulation versus real transparency

The most fundamental question in American politics is about power – where it should be centered, who should…

Editorials

Father’s Day more than afterthought

Sometimes, Father’s Day can feel like an afterthought — a belated companion to Mother’s Day, which was founded…

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Obama administration declares war on ‘burbs

An African-American millionaire can buy a home in any expensive suburb. Color is no longer a barrier. Despite…

Editorials

Donald Trump doesn’t argue with facts, he uses feelings

Donald Trump has already succeeded by provoking this column. Any form of public communication that puts “Donald Trump”…

Editorials

Industrial farming feeding the world

This is good news to most rational thinkers — fewer people are hungry than ever before in history.…

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Taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook for bad college loans

“You’d have to be made of stone not to feel for these students,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan said…

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McDonald’s attempts to change with times

In January, McDonald’s, leaning against the winds of fashion, said kale would never replace lettuce on its burgers.…

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Whole nation now marks Juneteenth

Juneteenth holiday holds a special meaning in Texas. Today marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when…

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New dietary rules were unnecessary

First, they came for our butter. Eat margarine, they said. We complied. We totally, completely could believe it’s…

Editorials

Recalling time with no air conditioning

Is it hot enough for you? More to the point, is it hot enough for you to appreciate…