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The US government's brain drain has reached alarming levels

The US government's brain drain has reached alarming levels
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Think the US economy is unfair? Blame the upper middle class

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Cuba's leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

Updated February 15, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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Updated February 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
U.S. Viewpoints

EDITORIAL: Both ICE agents and citizens must follow law

Updated February 14, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Editorial: AI can be transformational and still be a bubble
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Editorial: AI can be transformational and still be a bubble

Updated February 14, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Commentary: Why Tucker Carlson's civil war narrative is dangerous for America
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Why Tucker Carlson's civil war narrative is dangerous for America

Updated February 14, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Commentary: LA is rebuilding for the Olympics, not the next fire
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Commentary: LA is rebuilding for the Olympics, not the next fire

Updated February 14, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Editorial: There are no fiscal ‘bright spots or encouraging news'
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Editorial: There are no fiscal ‘bright spots or encouraging news'

Updated February 14, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Editorial: RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is entering a new phase
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Editorial: RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism is entering a new phase

Updated February 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Commentary: Super Bowl food ads aren't causing the obesity problem
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Commentary: Super Bowl food ads aren't causing the obesity problem

Updated February 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Commentary: Why tech giants shouldn't be liable for creating addictive platforms
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Commentary: Why tech giants shouldn't be liable for creating addictive platforms

Updated February 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections
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How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections

February 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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U.S. Viewpoints

Do special election results spell doom for Republicans in 2026?

Updated February 13, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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U.S. Viewpoints

EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await

Updated February 13, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Jackie Calmes: If he had any other job, Trump would have been fired by now
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Jackie Calmes: If he had any other job, Trump would have been fired by now

Updated February 13, 2026 at 1:35 AM
John Rash: Inhumane detentions at Whipple betray America
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John Rash: Inhumane detentions at Whipple betray America

Updated February 13, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Commentary: Why Democrats should be resisting AI
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Why Democrats should be resisting AI

Updated February 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Mary Ellen Klas: The GOP's voter ID bill is back and as cynical as ever
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Mary Ellen Klas: The GOP's voter ID bill is back and as cynical as ever

Updated February 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Commentary: ICE has escalated to illegal home invasions. This will end poorly
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: ICE has escalated to illegal home invasions. This will end poorly

Updated February 13, 2026 at 1:15 AM

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