To the editor: Trump voters should understand that if he gets back into office that will be their last meaningful vote, because the outcome of every issue after that will be predetermined by Dictator Trump, his not so "Supreme" Court, and his personal financial advisors. Forget the Constitution, it will be doomed along with your rights and protections. His only commitment … [Read more...] about LTE: Another Trump presidency would doom the Constitution
2024 presidential election
Women are America’s working class now
Kathryn Anne Edwards It’s an election year, which means we’ll be hearing a lot from both Democrats and Republicans claiming that their party is the one true champion of working-class Americans. Sure, but what does it mean to be part of the working class in America these days? It means being female. If there’s one statistic that describes the “working class” it is this: Of … [Read more...] about Women are America’s working class now
Biden’s decision to drop out is one of the most patriotic moments in a long life of service
LZ Granderson I’m sure it doesn’t feel this way to President Joe Biden now, given the fighter he is, but stepping down was the right thing for him to do. Not because members of Congress were calling for it, not because donors had started to withhold funds, and certainly not because of that awful debate performance. Deciding not to seek reelection was the right thing to do … [Read more...] about Biden’s decision to drop out is one of the most patriotic moments in a long life of service
LTE: A look at this year’s Republican platform
To the editor: This is the official outline of the 16-page 2024 Republican platform, without any editorial critique. “The end of democracy!?” You decide. 1. Seal the border and stop the migrant invasion. 2. Carry out the largest deportation operation in American history. 3. End inflation and make America affordable again. 4. Make America the dominant energy producer … [Read more...] about LTE: A look at this year’s Republican platform
How Vance transformed from ‘never Trumper’ to running mate
Carl P. Leubsdorf Soon after word of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump flashed across the television screens and social media, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance became one of the first top Republicans to cast blame for the horrific event. “Today is not just some isolated incident,” Vance tweeted on X. “The central premise of the Biden campaign is that … [Read more...] about How Vance transformed from ‘never Trumper’ to running mate