Overview: Latest Reports from US News and World Report ‘Editorial Section’

Here are the latest reports from US News and World Report ‘Editorial Section’.

What Do Moms Want on Mother’s Day? A Presidential Candidate Who Listens
The best Mother’s Day gift is a presidential candidate who listens and responds to their concerns.

Don’t Let Journalists Fool You Into Thinking Donald Trump Is a Misogynist
Donald Trump isn’t a true misogynist – that’s just journalists’ favorite refrain at the moment.

Daily Cartoons: May 3, 2016

Louisiana’s John Bel Edwards Is Back-Pedaling on School Voucher Program
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards made promises about the state’s school voucher program he doesn’t seem ready to keep.

How to Better Protect Airports From Terrorist Attacks
Use technology to reduce the consequences of terrorist attacks at airports.

Leave RICO Out of the LendingClub Lawsuit
Using RICO to take down lenders will stifle market innovation and competition.

Greg Orman’s Ingenious Independent Fix for America’s Political System
Former Senate candidate Greg Orman is right: It’s time to disrupt America’s two-party tribalism.

What Trump Doesn’t Know About Making America Great Again
Want to make America great again? You need activist government.

More Good Data for Hillary Clinton Over Donald Trump
Americans are happier with Barack Obama and the economy and that’s going to help Hillary Clinton.

Is It Back to Square One for the US in Libya?
Even after the chaos and bloodshed in Libya, the U.S. may not change its strategy.

Daily Cartoons: April 30, 2016

Daily Cartoons: May 1, 2016

Daily Cartoons: May 2, 2016

Brazil Needs a Vision for Its Future Beyond Dilma Rousseff’s Impeachment
Will Brazilians turn their protest politics into lasting change once Dilma Rousseff is gone?

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Tax Plans Benefit the Wealthy More Than the Poor
Under Cruz’s and Trump’s tax plans, millionaires benefit the most from tax cuts and suffer the least from the budget cuts that pay for them.

The Real Political Revolution Would Be Getting Young People to Vote
Bernie Sanders believes his young supporters will bring a political revolution. Just one problem: Young people don’t vote.

Dial Back the Power of Big Money in Judicial Elections
Americans needed a wake-up call to challenge the influence of campaign money over judicial elections.

Do Vice Presidential Picks Actually Swing Votes?
How much will Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump’s vice presidential selections matter in 2016?

Affordable College Is a Big Campaign Issue, but What About Child Care Cost?
It’s time to start talking about the fact that full-time child care costs more than public university tuition in a majority of states.

Education Secretary John King Takes On Income Segregation in Schools
Our schools have become deeply segregated by income. Now the Department of Education is taking steps to promote diversity.

Daily Cartoons: April 29, 2016

Trump’s ‘America First’ Foreign Policy Only Reflects His Self-Interest
Donald Trump is more focused on securing the nomination than crafting coherent foreign policy.

5 Reasons to Celebrate Ted Cruz Naming Carly Fiorina as His VP Pick
Carly Fiorina sweetens the ticket for Ted Cruz to become the GOP nominee.

Ted Cruz’s Efforts to Stop Donald Trump Using Carly Fiorina Look Futile
Efforts to stop Donald Trump from becoming the GOP nominee look futile now.

We Need to Revamp the Estate Tax to Address Staggering Wealth Inequality
If Congress fails to act, the wealthiest 1 percent will claim half of all U.S. wealth in just 20 years.

Trump University Gives Us a Taste of a Donald Trump Presidency
The mogul’s failed education initiative – and his defense of it – give us a taste of President Trump.

Bernie Sanders Should Stay in the Presidential Race to Fix Election Rules
Sanders could have long-term impact on the Democratic Party by staying in the race and fighting to change election rules.

Hillary Clinton Should Offer Bernie Sanders a Return for Dropping Out
Bernie Sanders should drop out of the race – but Hillary Clinton needs to offer him something in return.

Why Bernie Sanders Could Still Become the Democratic Nominee
The most compelling reason for Bernie Sanders to continue his campaign is that he has a shot at victory.

Should Bernie Sanders Concede to Hillary Clinton and Drop Out of the Race?
Sen. Bernie Sanders is continuing his presidential campaign, despite losing four of the five Democratic primaries to Hillary Clinton in the Acela…

Charter Schools Boost the Education Odds for Disadvantaged Students
Charters succeed because they prepare students for life, not just for college.

Daily Cartoons: April 28, 2016

Dick Lugar on How Indiana Is Epicenter of Trump Showdown With Cruz-Kasich
Former Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar muses on how his state suddenly finds itself the epicenter of GOP primary chaos.

Clinton Won Connecticut In Spite of Her Gun Stance, Not Because Of It
She won Connecticut in spite of her stance on manufacturers, not because of it.

Will the Arctic Remain a Warm Spot in Chilly Russia-US Relations?
Continued U.S. cooperation in the Arctic is key, despite simmering tensions with Moscow.

Daily Cartoons: April 27, 2016

Murray Amendment Wastes Army Corps. of Engineers Money
The Senate wants to waste more taxpayer money via protectionist budget provisions.

Forget the ‘Woman Card,’ the Donald’s Sexism Is Hillary Clinton’s Trump
Donald Trump keeps misplaying ‘the woman card’ – and digging himself a deeper hole against Hillary Clinton.

Move AFRICOM to Morocco to Counter the Islamic State Group’s Threat
Moving AFRICOM to Morocco would show our recommitment to stabilizing the region.

Clinton Tops Sanders in Acela Primary, Van Hollen and McGinty Win Too
Hillary Clinton won big in the Acela Primary, as did other Democratic favorites.

#NeverTrump Edges Toward Nevermore as Donald Trump Sweeps Primaries
Donald Trump’s big night in the Northeast leaves his opponents on the precipice.

Obama’s Education Department Overreach Won’t Equalize Title I Funding
Funding for high-poverty schools is flawed, but the Education Department’s overreach isn’t the answer.

McAuliffe Oversteps His Power Granting Voting Rights to Convicted Felons
The Virginia governor went too far restoring voting rights for all convicted felons, regardless of their crime.

New $20 With Tubman and Jackson Will Be Nuanced Symbol of National identity
The redesigned $20 bill will serve as a nuanced symbol of national identity.

Could Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions in Climate Agreement Hurt American Jobs?
Border adjustments could protect American jobs and profits as we cut carbon emissions, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.

Russia and China Are Starting a New Arms Race and the U.S. Has to Join
Russia and China are developing new weapons, and America sits idle at its peril.

Senate Republicans Are Blocking Appointments at the Federal Reserve Too
Senate Republicans are playing nomination games with Federal Reserve appointees.

Antibiotics Are Important for Animal Health
Farmers and veterinarians use antibiotics to keep animals and our food supply safe.

Daily Cartoons: April 26, 2016

Donald Trump’s ‘Act’ Is One More Reason to Deny Him the GOP Nomination
Running for president isn’t a reality show, though Trump seems to think it is.

The Danger of a Nuclear-Free World
Israel is the prime example why President Barack Obama’s nuclear-free dream would be a nightmare.

Sanders Is the Future for the Democrats, Even If Clinton Is the Present
Clinton may be the candidate of the present, but whoever inherits the Sanders revolution is the Democrats’ future.

Media Don’t Get Trump’s Heart Beats Cruz’s Cold Calculation
Voters get what the media don’t: Trump has a heart while Cruz has none.

Daily Cartoons: April 25, 2016

How Strict Governing Rules Can Rein In State Fiscal Decisions
Strict governing rules at the state level ensure short-term political desires cannot sabotage long-term fiscal health.

Republican Candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich Team Up Against Donald Trump
What everyone’s saying about Cruz and Kasich coordinating to stop Trump from becoming the GOP nominee.

400 Years After Shakespeare’s Death, the World Is His Stage
400 years after his death, the Bard’s influence can’t be overstated.

Denied Entry by US After Fleeing Hitler, Jewish Refugee Knows Syrian Plight
A survivor of the doomed SS St. Louis on why the world must not abandon today’s Syrian refugees.