Changing our political tone starts in our classrooms

We can take a definitive step in every community to begin improving the tone of our discussions about even the most contentious issues. We must prioritize civics and history education in our local schools and send teachers clear messages of support.

Biden’s going to have to work for independent votes

If Biden wants independent votes, he’s going to have to work for them. And that will involve challenging his own party’s opposition to granting independents full voting rights in local primaries.

Why a TikTok ban isn’t sufficient, or what we need

The House bill banning TikTok is not what we need. If the flood of calls from TikTok and its users to congressional offices is any indication, it’s also not what many want.

Biden’s liquefied natural gas moratorium is foolish, dangerous and will harm US allies

Placing a moratorium on American LNG exports is no small matter. It will have long-lasting consequences for our geopolitical standing and endanger climate change goals here and abroad. It is a losing move for the U.S., and Biden, with Congress’ support, must quickly reverse course.

The US just fired a first diplomatic shot at Israel

This week’s decision by the United States to abstain from casting its veto in the United Nations Security Council turned a page in history.

Political pandering in Pennsylvania, Ohio over steel deal boosts China

A sensitive local issue involving the purchase of U.S. Steel, an iconic American company based in Pittsburgh, by a Japanese corporation has led to political pandering in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Looking back at Operation Homecoming 51 years later

This Friday, March 29, marks the 51st anniversary of the completion of Operation Homecoming. It resulted in the return of 591 American POWs held by North Vietnam, the Viet Cong, the Pathet Lao and the People’s Republic of China. We need to remember these POWs for their courage and sacrifice.

The military’s #MeToo reckoning is in full swing

As the military faces ramped-up government efforts and increased public support for reform, it is long past time to rethink the Feres doctrine with respect to sexual assault claims.

George Marshall: A public servant and the public good

One antidote to our poisonous, nasty political atmosphere is to consider especially significant positive leaders of our past, such as Gen. George C. Marshall. Marshall, one of the greatest soldiers produced by our or any other nation, was a dedicated public servant.

Voters eyeing justices’ ruling in medication abortion pill case

The Supreme Court will now decide whether to restrict what has become the most common procedure in states where abortion remains legal, and what’s virtually the only method available — through the mail — in states with abortion bans.