I am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience some of what Japan has to offer. It’s peacefulness, kindness and orderliness was an experience of learning — for this teacher.

Maine’s homeless teens are brave, self-aware and eager for independence. It’s time for the state’s laws and policies to better reflect teens’ capabilities and support their efforts to live independently.

Indian political leaders have seen how a close relationship with America can help protect Indian territory. I’m certain Indian military leaders already understood those capabilities, but Dec. 9 served as a demonstration.

When you must navigate around homeless tents, trash, needles, human waste and crime you are not living in a safe and free state. California could clean up its act if it wanted to, but that would require adopting some Republican and conservative principles and changing leadership.

House conservatives have devised a “new and improved” threat to the world economy if their demands are not met. Once again, they vow to vote against raising the cap on U.S. debt if desired cuts in government spending are not made.

It would be profoundly irresponsible of Alvin Bragg to go forward with the indictment and arrest of Donald Trump. The only upside is providing a preview of a future that Republicans, no matter how much they oppose Bragg’s prosecution, should want to avoid.

Hache Carrillo’s reputation took a shocking turn after his death from COVID-19 in early 2020. About a month after he died, the Washington Post published an obituary about his life, then corrected it with a revised version the next day — along with an editor’s note.