Like “critical race theory,” DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) has become another example of a phrase or acronym popularized by progressives, then hijacked by the right to make it sound downright sinister.
Op-Eds
Cal Thomas: Biden’s continued cynical use of race
President Biden has a long history of using race as a political weapon while doing little to improve the lives of Black Americans.
Elliott Epstein: Israel has no choice but to fight this way
Israeli Jews, despite having built a powerful military establishment, still have much to fear, little room to run and nowhere to hide. Nor can they expect any quarter from their enemies if they succumb.
Froma Harrop: Accusations are not facts
The French actor Gerard Depardieu is world-known as a lusty, usually charming pursuer of the carnal. He’s now being accused of crimes against women, some violent in nature.
Froma Harrop: The democracy hangs on an orderly border
Immigration is good for the country as long as it is orderly. And defeating Trumpism is essential for the country. Can we count on Biden’s excellent political instincts to do what he must to win in November?
Bob Neal: The Countryman: An unlikely matched set of real heroes
It’s hard to think of any American who stands taller than Dr. King. Warts and all. And of former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, who sacrificed a career to do the right thing. Warts and all.
Rich Lowry: The AWOL defense secretary
We’ve conducted a real-time experiment regarding Biden foreign policy. With a war on in Gaza and Iranian proxies attacking U.S. interests throughout the Middle East, the secretary of defense disappeared, and it didn’t matter.
Cal Thomas: The evil of two lessers
Donald Trump continues demeaning and defaming anyone who disagrees with him. He repeats unproven claims that the 2020 election was “stolen.” A myriad of other inaccurate statements has apparently had a negative influence on President Biden, who has joined him in the mud pit.
Rich Lowry: Why Republicans have the upper hand on the border
Negotiations between the White House and congressional Republicans over a package of immigration provisions and new funding for Ukraine have put the border at the center of the political discussion, and the White House is faring poorly.
Paul Mills: Maine lost 2 legends named Dave in 2023
Two phenomenal Mainers took leave of us during this just past eventful year.