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Opinion
America’s Adversaries Have Seized on Its Leadership Crisis
Hours after the presidential debate, Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitri Peskov, said that his boss didn’t bother to watch. Mr. Peskov…
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World
Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law
The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other…
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World
German Court Fines Far-Right Politician for Using Nazi Phrase, Again
In his ruling against Björn Höcke, the judge said it was “essential that we counter the danger of old Nazi-era…
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Opinion
The First Amendment Is Out of Control
The First Amendment was written in the 18th century with the noble and vitally important goal of ensuring robust political…
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US
Mulling Reparations, California Sets Aside $12 Million as a Start
Direct cash payments are not imminent, but under the state’s new budget, the money could go toward other reparations-related proposals…
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US
Iowa Supreme Court Allows Six-Week Abortion Ban to Take Effect
Republican lawmakers passed the restrictions last year, but a lower court blocked enforcement of the law.
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US
Fact-Checking Biden’s and Trump’s Claims on Domestic Policy
We scrutinized the presidential candidates’ recent claims on abortion, health care, crime and climate change ahead of the debate.
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Opinion
Opposing Visions of a New South
Last week, Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, a Democrat, signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions, saying, “Today, we…
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US
The Ballot Measures Aim to Reduce Partisanship. Can They Fix American Politics?
Eight states are certain or likely to field election initiatives that would overhaul redistricting or give voters a greater voice…
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US
Biden Condemns Protest Outside Los Angeles Synagogue as Antisemitic
After a clash between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators turned violent over the weekend, leaders said such protests outside houses of…