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Column by Allison Schrager | Megabills didn’t break the economy before and won’t now

Opinions of the One Big Beautiful Bill tend toward the extreme. One of its main authors calls it “the greatest piece of Republican legislation in a generation,” while one of ... Read More

Trump said he didn't know about Project 2025. Now he's enacting it. | Opinion

At the RNC in Milwaukee last year, I sent an urgent warning about an innocent enough sounding proposal — "Project 2025." It's worse than I imagined. Read More

Oklahoma classrooms go unfunded while Ryan Walters makes another mess | Opinion

Ryan Walters is pushing a brand-new unfunded mandate ― trying to slash administrator pay and meddle with school breakfast and lunch programs. Read More

'Please shoot Republicans' comment the latest lesson in what not to post online | Opinion

Here’s a pro tip: If you’re mad, don’t post. Sit with it. Let it simmer. If you still feel the same tomorrow, then − maybe − write something thoughtful, something you wouldn’t mind your boss or ... Read More

COLUMNIST: SCOTUS respects rights of parents

Here's why I think the Supreme Court might be on to something in its decision allowing a group of Muslim and Christian parents to opt their young children out of public-school lessons that feature ... Read More

Defunding Planned Parenthood won't stop virtual abortions in Indiana | Opinion

If pro-life activists want to end abortion, they should turn their attention where most abortions are happening – pills prescribed via telehealth. Read More

SAUNDERS: No online porn for kids? Supreme Court is OK with that

Supremes uphold Texas law that requires porn websites to verify users are 18 or older. Liberal justices offer principled defense of free speech in dissent. Read More