The prosecution of a former president might become a politically poisonous cycle which is why the Court’s decision was correct.
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Rich Lowry: Nikki Haley is still the strongest VP pick
Haley would have every incentive to be loyal, unless the wheels come off during the campaign or a second term — and if the wheels come off, Haley’s posture would be the least of Trump’s troubles.
Froma Harrop: Democrats will be OK if they want to
The Democrats should both fight and explain.
In Congress, July 4, 1776
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Elliott Epstein: Today’s anti-immigration rhetoric echoes past debates
The arrival of newcomers in America led to a new flowering of literature, music, theater, science and medicine.
Austin Bay: No debate: Biden’s damaged US security, international, domestic and economic
It will take years to fix the harm of Bidenomics — and the economic wreckage makes addressing the international (e.g., military) and domestic (e.g., police) security issues more difficult.
Clarence Page: This young GI met Donald Sutherland in a bygone era. RIP to an original
News of Donald Sutherland’s death at age 88 took me back to a day in 1971 when he was protesting the Vietnam War onstage with Jane Fonda, and I was one of about 1,000 off-duty soldiers in their audience.
Cal Thomas: Supremes to rule on transgender law
The Supreme Court should affirm state laws banning the procedure for minor children, and parents should seek help for any child experiencing gender identity issues.
Froma Harrop: The Squad could use some quality control
A member of the left-fringe Squad, Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s primary defeat removes at least one irritant to the Democrats’ quest to take control of the House.
Clarence Page: Pope Francis believes the world needs to laugh more. He’s right
As an experienced class clown who long has felt the power of comedy to be vastly underappreciated, I was more than tickled to hear that Pope Francis had invited more than 100 comedians to an audience at the Vatican.