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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

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The Los Angeles wildfires destroyed more than buildings 

Leveling and rebuilding buildings will take several years. But restoring communities will take much longer.

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Why fining airlines for chronically late flights is a bad idea  

Using blunt penalties to discourage airline flight delays is misdirected.

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

The LA crisis is bigger than the fires — insurance is the next burning issue

The cost to the insurance companies will be easily measured in the tens of billions of dollars. Yet insurance companies are not charitable...

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Amateur hour: We need to fine-tune post-COVID changes in college sports  

The transfer portal and names, images and likeness (or NIL) endorsement deals together have created a formula for disaster in college sports.

09.01.2025 2

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Can lessons learned from airport security guide Trump’s immigration strategy?  

Three strategies make the TSA system effective. 

26.12.2024 10

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

How worried should the public be over the mysterious Northeast drones? 

The best way to end all such speculation and angst is to simply reveal the truth.   

18.12.2024 3

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

How do transgender athletes fit into college sports? 

When policies are crafted that are not aligned with the data, the cost in time, resources and emotion will be unnecessarily high.

06.12.2024 2

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

After a rough election season, we must embrace gratitude, appreciation and thanks 

Every expression of gratitude and appreciation is like a seed planted that has the potential to spawn good.  

27.11.2024 4

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

The top issues Trump 2.0 will need to tackle 

Donald Trump will effectively hit the ground running in January, and there are several pressing issues that should be on the top of his agenda.

19.11.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

People to remember from the unforgettable 2024 election 

The 2024 election will be memorable, for many reasons, and for the many people that contributed to its execution.

14.11.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Pollsters just can’t get it right on Trump — will Harris flip the script? 

Relying on polls has been an exercise in futility since 2016 — this time, could it be in Kamala Harris's favor?

04.11.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Four certainties in an uncertain election

Election Day is now just one week away.

29.10.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

The problem with polling 

and predicting that “somewhere” is nearly impossible.  With the election jus two weeks away, new polls will say nothing meaningful, even if...

23.10.2024 4

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Trump’s polarizing style is the GOP’s missed opportunity

The problem that many such voters have in this election is Trump’s style, even when they favor his policies over those offered by Kamala Harris...

12.10.2024 6

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Our nation needs people like Jon Tester and Larry Hogan in the Senate 

Slowing the extreme partisan wave that permeates the House and the Senate can only be achieved by voters, one election at a time.

09.10.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

How will the TSA respond to exploding pagers in the Middle East?  

Anyone can enter an airport with hidden explosives, including the type used by Israel in the Middle East.

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Threat detected: Why the Department of Homeland Security is investing in AI 

AI is superb in taking data — typically lots of data — and learning patterns that can uncover trends. In the case of Homeland Security, it...

25.09.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Bad actors already have your data, but there's something you can do about it 

The NPD breach was one of the largest on record. It will not be the last.

16.09.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Election 2024 will all come down to turnout — here’s what you need to know 

Polling numbers show what could be a close race, particularly in battleground states. But the underlying trending support for Democrats is...

04.09.2024 7

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Politicians and misinformation go hand in hand, but it’s a dangerous game  

Cherry-picking data is in the nature of politics, but the backlash can be detrimental to a campaign.

26.08.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

It’s election season — why aren’t we talking about gun violence? 

Why does gun safety face such headwinds as an election topic of concern? 

19.08.2024 3

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

5 takeaways from the 2024 Paris Olympics  

When the final tally of medals was made, the United States won 126 total, including 40 gold medals. It's the most won by the U.S. since the 1984...

13.08.2024 2

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Could the ‘13 Keys to the White House’ be wrong in 2024?

Allan Lichtman, a historian and election prognosticator, is predicting that Kamala Harris is on track to win the presidential election, but he...

06.08.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

We can’t let another doping scandal sideline the Olympic Games 

Given the current state of world conflicts, we all need the Olympic Games. Every precaution must be taken to ensure that performance on the playing...

31.07.2024 3

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Everyone knew it was time for Biden to step aside. How will the Republicans respond?  

Democrats now have a glimmer of hope to keep the White House in 2024.

22.07.2024 1

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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor