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Let history, not partisans, prosecute Trump

Because a fair election is itself a verdict on an administration, truth and reconciliation commissions do not take place after democratic elections — they take place during transitions from authoritarianism to democratic rule, which is why this kind of proceeding is usually called “transitional justice.”

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A quiz on presidents and presidential elections:

With Election Day fast approaching, and early voting taking place now in a number of states, the quiz below from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge of the presidency and presidential elections. 1. According to the U.S. Constitution, a president must have lived in the United States for […]

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When you travel may depend on where you travel

Ron Williams wants to know when it will be safe to travel again. It’s not now. At 72, he’s in a high-risk group that makes him especially vulnerable to a COVID-19 infection. But even if he weren’t, what kind of trip would it be? “My wife and I like hanging out at the pool and […]

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What does flying look like right now? 6 travelers share their experiences.

Air travel is in flux. At the beginning of the pandemic, photos of nearly empty planes circulated as the Transportation Security Administration hit record-low passenger numbers in the spring. By summer, flights were going viral for the opposite reason: They were so packed that one even inspired a U.S. senator to propose a bill to […]