The reaction by radicals to two events in New York City again demonstrates how far we are from achieving peace of the social kind, much less goodwill of the political kind.
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Austin Bay: Will post-Assad Syria acquire a neo-Ottoman Turkish yoke?
In late summer 2012, Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab denounced his boss, dictator Bashar al-Assad, and fled to Jordan. Hijab also pledged allegiance to what diplomats called “the anti-Assad rebellion,” a jumble of ethnic, religious and political groups that actually reflected the fragmented Levantine demographics that breed friction when Syria supposedly experiences peace. When asked […]
Froma Harrop: Americans need to dance
We need disco again — or something like it. The pandemic is over, and many of us are seeking escape from our toxic politics.
Rich Lowry: Trump should swear off lawfare
A new campaign of lawfare would be terrible for the country. Using the legal system for political ends erodes faith in it and unnecessarily inflames passions.
Clarence Page: Why did Joe Biden not keep his promise? His son still deserves justice
The election is over. Prepare to live with the consequences.
Froma Harrop: Anger against insurers comes honestly
I have my own story. I shared it after the insurer had launched its cruel “Delay Deny Defend” strategy to avoid covering my husband’s cancer treatment.
Cal Thomas: Pardoning the unpardonable
Media reports say President Biden is about to issue a slew of blanket pre-emptive pardons for people associated with his administration to thwart any “revenge” the incoming Trump administration might take against them.
Rich Lowry: Trump’s strong start
The conditions favor him in a way they decidedly didn’t eight years ago.
Elliott Epstein: What are Susan Collins’ priorities when it comes to Trump?
We need her to put her own political career on the line for the good of the country.
Lisa M. DeSisto: I’ll never stop cheering for journalism in Maine
I’m stepping down from my position knowing this organization’s leadership team is as strong as it has ever been.