How bad was the congestion? The intersections were so blocked by cars and trucks that pedestrians couldn’t even see the “walk” signs on the other side. When they figured it was their turn to cross, they would squeeze their bodies between fenders.
Op-Eds
Rich Lowry: Trump can’t reverse Biden’s energy policies soon enough
America is an oil and gas superpower. It should be unapologetic about it, and leverage every last drop for our economic and geopolitical advantage.
Cal Thomas: Saving money in an overlooked place
Prison and sentencing reform is ready-made for bipartisanship. The incoming Trump administration should try it and invite Democrats to join in.
Clarence Page: MAGA takes on Elon Musk’s ‘tech bros’
It’s not clear whether the America-first MAGA will hold sway over Donald Trump or whether he’ll bend to the wishes of the tech broligarchy.
Rich Lowry: Sorry, Canada — we don’t want you
The United States doesn’t need another huge, misgoverned Blue State. We already have California, where the climate and the surfing are better.
A ‘Made in China’ crisis awaits Big Auto
The profound and sustained challenge to auto industry economics will force cost cutting, mergers — and all the political wrangling, labor unrest and trade friction this entails.
Cal Thomas: Jimmy Carter’s faith
Carter was an excellent teacher. He knew the Scriptures well, and on one occasion he asked me to teach the class, which was an experience I shall never forget.
Rich Lowry: Our legal immigration system is scandalously stupid
Elon Musk is right that we should want to get exceptionally gifted people into the country, and the immigration hawks are right that the H1B program, which awards temporary visas to skilled immigrants, is scammy and poorly designed.
Kenneth Chutchian: Pay attention to the kids. They’re watching.
Revisiting a collection of 23 index cards, bound by a paper clip, the product of a Hail Mary lesson plan slapped together while sitting in my car after 11 p.m. on Election Day 2016.
Froma Harrop: Beam us up to Planet MAHA
Make America Healthy Again is a rummage pile of diverse interests ranging from organic farmers to homeschoolers to anti-vaxxers.