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What are the best ways to support strong leadership in the Army?
Hegseth says the purges are necessary to eliminate wokeness in the military. In practice, however, this has meant that the traditional merit-based process for promoting officers has been destroyed, writes Eli Lake
How might China's role in medicine affect healthcare choices and policies in our country?
Most people believe China just makes cheap, copycat drugs. But many biotech insiders know better. China’s rapid rise as an industry force has the earmarks of its takeovers of other U.S. industries, writes Bethany McLean
What should be done to protect children from social media addiction while allowing for online freedom?
Meta settles $16.68bn lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to major changes in Facebook and Instagram features
What are the possible effects of using economic pressure on countries that support Iran?
US President Donald Trump has threatened ‘economic D-Day’ on any countries that help or do business with Iran
What does Angie Nixon's win mean for the future of politics in Florida?
Socialist state Rep. Angie Nixon pulled off a stunning upset victory Tuesday to clinch Florida‘s Democratic Senate primary against impeachment-whistleblower-turned-candidate Alex Vindman and will face Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) in the November general election. Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, was projected to win by the Associated Press with 55.8% to Vindman’s […]
What does Abdul El-Sayed's win mean for our community and its future?
Olivia Reingold and Eli Lake unpack the forces behind his Senate primary win—from the grassroots movement that delivered the victory to the broader political realignment it represents
What are the different views on the Gaza peace plan and its impact on the region's future?
July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a breakthrough agreement to end the Gaza war, but major gaps remain over how any deal would be implemented. The central dispute is over sequencing. Hamas says Israel must first meet commitments under the ceasefire agreement reached last year in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, while Israel says Hamas must first undergo what it calls genuine disarmament. Previous diplomatic efforts have repeatedly collapsed over the issue, with each side insisting the other must take the first substantive step
How can we work together to create a stronger and more united America for everyone?
I first pledged allegiance to America at a time of raging war and political violence. People said the nation would unravel, which was—and is—a juvenile assumption
How should we ensure fairness for everyone in sports while supporting girls' participation?
Tuesday’s ruling is a victory for fairness, reality, and the girls whom Title IX was meant to protect
What are the different ways the U.S. can approach its relationship with Iran moving forward?
Editorial: If the ceasefire holds, Donald Trump’s ill-starred foray into the Middle East will have left the Iranian regime stronger than it was before the conflict
What effects could Mamdani's success in the primaries have on future policies in our communities?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani shook the Democratic establishment by helping drive three progressive candidates to victory