Opinion






President Trump is killing me. Really.

President Trump is killing me. Really. Washington Post–Sep 15, 2017 An article published this week in the American Journal of Public Health finds that life expectancy in…



The Trump Fever Never Breaks

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Fighting the Rhetorical Civil War

Fighting the Rhetorical Civil War U.S. News & World Report–2 hours ago Democratic and Republican leaders in Washington are engaging in a rhetorical civil war…


The Ivanka Trump Guarantee

The Ivanka Trump Guarantee New York Times–Sep 6, 2017 Ivanka Trump, first daughter, strode into Washington back in January with big promises: She was passionate…


In Defense of the Truth

In Defense of the Truth New York Times–Sep 4, 2017 In an article there, Maria Konnikova pointed out in February that all presidents lie — all people…


Why Trump Can’t Pardon Arpaio

Why Trump Can’t Pardon Arpaio New York Times–11 hours ago Indeed, the Articles of Confederation didn’t even provide for an executive, for fear of what dangerous power…


The Week When President Trump Resigned

What Exxon Mobil Didn’t Say About Climate Change New York Times–Aug 22, 2017 Scientific reports and articles written or cowritten by Exxon Mobil employees acknowledged that global…



Trump, cancel your Phoenix rally

Trump, cancel your Phoenix rally CNN–12 hours ago Raul A. Reyes is an attorney and member of the USA Today board of contributors. Follow him…


Jerry Lewis outlasted his critics

Jerry Lewis outlasted his critics CNN–10 hours ago Gene Seymour is a film critic who has written about music, movies and culture for The New…