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Opinion

Will this be an unhappy American birthday?

National Columnists

In one month, the United States will observe its 250th birthday. It is shaping up more like a memorial service for a lost loved one than a party to celebrate something special. Rather than anticipating a happy occasion, America at 250 is increasingly characterized by anger, name-calling and ...

Price gouging is whose problem?

National Columnists

Horrors. The profiteers running this year's World Cup are forcing fans to shell out thousands for a single ticket. But they're not. FIFA, which oversees the once-every-four-years soccer tournament, is slapping astounding prices on the tickets. No one has to buy them. This should be ...

Yesterday’s Question

National Columnists

Are you planning an out-of-state vacation this summer? – Staying closer to home 26.12% – Yes, flying 14.93% – Yes but not flying 21.64% – Don’t plan a summer vacation 37.31%

Trump stuck between two realities

National Columnists

Normally, I worry that events may overtake a column. But not so with the Iran war. I don't worry about running afoul of a headline or Truth Social post from the president because what is said about the situation is no longer very relevant to the reality. On April 8, Nick Catoggio, my ...