Today, China and Russia are attacking us in ways that, though not physical, are more invasive, and arguably, existential. They have built a vast disinformation machine designed to weaken democracies from within and strengthen authoritarians around the world. And they seem to be succeeding.
It is difficult to believe, looking at a politically splintered America today, how disunified we have become since the D-Day of eight decades ago. How refreshing would it be to have our politicians designate a date certain as “U-Day.” With the letter “U” standing for “unification.”
The Congressional Review Act deserves your attention. Despite being on the books for decades, it’s only been used on a few occasions. That’s a shame. Though not among the original checks and balances, the CRA reinforces Congress’ role as the primary lawmaker by giving the House and Senate a chance to reject major agency rules.
Artificial companions are undoubtedly fascinating — the idea has captivated generations of science fiction fans — but is this the best use of a technology with the potential to profoundly improve the human condition? Are we focused on AI spectacle over substance?
Access is one of three areas of heightened concern to journalists in proposed rules open for public comment in the Federal Register. The proposed rules govern the independent reporting standard of Stripes journalism to best serve the military community. However, taken together they pose a threat to the independence of Stars and Stripes and hinder the ability of reporters to fulfill their responsibility of gathering the news.
Simply put, the world is shaking from violence. It needs to shake from decency. We need to regain our hope and confidence for the future. Northern Ireland is a great example of progress to look to.
Free and fair elections, the foundation of our democracy, face an unprecedented array of threats as the next one approaches.
The Normandy landings constituted a supreme feat of organization, planning, skills and courage. We are right to commemorate the towering achievement, while the last handful of its survivors remain alive to share the memories.
The DOT issued a fact sheet outlining an extensive list of new requirements that affect what air travelers can expect from airlines the next time their flight is canceled or delayed.
While Harrison Butker said quite a few controversial and outrageous things during his commencement address at Benedictine College, extolling the virtues of being a homemaker should not be considered one of them.
Together, we can transform the vision of dignified, accessible and comprehensive health care for our veterans into a tangible reality, embodying our nation’s unwavering gratitude and commitment to those who have sacrificed so much.
Millions served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thousands were injured. Five survived quadruple amputee injuries. I was one.
There are new and emerging Food and Drug Administration-approved technologies that can help veterans get answers faster, including some that specialize in functional lung imaging. Unlike the biopsy, a lung scan is non-invasive and painless. The VA should implement a pilot program using this technology.
In a way, aviation is its own worst enemy: What it contributes in greenhouse gas emissions, it gets back in heightened dangers, costs and difficulties. The industry — and its passengers — will need to buckle up.
On Monday, Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as president of Taiwan, succeeding two-term President Tsai Ing-wen. Presidents Tsai and now Lai represent equality, fairness and progress. Taiwan without doubt has effectively embraced representative democracy.
Employers should consider the needs of veterans, especially disabled veterans, when designing their benefits packages. Benefits as simple as a tool to help coordinate employee benefits and VA benefits could go a long way in navigating complex, sometimes overlapping programs.
U.S. and European Union officials should seize this propitious moment to present the loathsome Iranian regime with an existential crisis by returning to the maximum pressure strategy that held belligerent figureheads accountable for their theocracy’s executions, massacres and export of terrorism.
As lawmakers and regulators in the U.S. consider policy born of their Big Tech concerns such as data privacy and artificial intelligence, they should carefully consider how such changes could end up trampling the small and midsize businesses that drive innovation and competition.
D-Day — and its fellow defining battles across American history — illustrate the stakes, the resources and the will that it takes for a fighting force to win, when a loss (or failure to act) threatens borders, democracies, innocence and history.