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Newsom thinks he can be president? Not with his border policies.

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Ingrid Jacques

Texas targeting Tylenol is all about AG Paxton's personal gain

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Nicole Russell

Mamdani hasn't won election yet. As Cuomo closes in, don't post – vote.

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Sara Pequeño 

Judge really had to tell Border Patrol not to tear-gas children

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Rex Huppke

Americans are on the verge of losing SNAP. Our 'leaders' are failing.

I love America, and I think President Donald Trump has been an efficient, effective leader, making incredible changes at warp speed. But that...

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Nicole Russell

Does Trump care about 42 million losing SNAP? What a rude question.

As 42 million Americans who struggle to put food on the table prepare to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, I have one...

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Rex Huppke

Should we end SNAP for good? Take our poll.

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Louie Villalobos 

Trey Reed and the racist incident that hit too close to home

When I read about the death of Trey Reed, a Black man found hanging in Mississippi, I became upset. I did not immediately believe the early reports...

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Jeff Bennett 

Trump's troop deployments are a tool to incite an insurrection

For this installment of Forum, we wanted to hear your thoughts on President Donald Trump's ongoing militarization of American cities on the heels...

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Halloween hasn't given up the ghost, but is it still for kids?

Recently, a student of mine confessed, somewhat nervously, that she was going to be celebrating her first Halloween. Coming from a strict religious...

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Jason C. Bivins

Actually, most Republicans agree with Democrats on same-sex marriage

With the news that the Supreme Court has been asked to consider a case that would revisit the issue of same-sex marriage, hyperpartisan liberals...

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David Urban

Wearing pro-Trump clothes to school isn't 'vulgar,' it's free speech

Remember Joe Biden?  Don’t worry. It took me a second, too.  I conjure the former president because he inadvertently relates to an important free...

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Ingrid Jacques

Trump is beefing with America's ranchers as he backs Argentina – again

Great news for vegans: The cost of beef has skyrocketed, and President Donald Trump has made American cattle ranchers hoof-stomping mad with...

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Rex Huppke

Don't look now, but Democrats are liking Trump's policies

It's been nearly a year since 77 million Americans voted Donald Trump into office for a second term. If I didn't know any better, I'd be tempted to...

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Nicole Russell

Trump's school choice plan leaves parents only one option

If you’re a parent, you may remember the struggle to find good, affordable child care and slots in preschool: waiting lists, eye-watering prices and...

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Kevin Carey

Expect Supreme Court to change voting rights. But it won't be drastic.

On Oct. 15, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that has the potential to curtail portions of the Voting Rights Act. If you just read...

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Dace Potas 

Trump calls troop deployments 'training.' They're an abuse of power.

I live in Portland, Oregon, and President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard, but it was blocked temporarily by courts until Oct. 20....

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Don't let Trump mess with a good thing: Endangered Species Act works

In Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax,” the greedy Once-ler chops down all the Truffula trees ‒ ignoring the Lorax’s warnings until the land is barren and the...

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Jane Davenport