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Opinion

Trump should get his new census — in 2030

National Columnists

Trump wants a new census. If, by this, he means a snap-census before the scheduled 2030 survey, he’s demanding that the federal government undertake a gargantuan task with minimal planning and no discernible source of funding. In statistical terms, it’d be like launching D-Day after a ...

What Democrats must absolutely do

National Columnists

The Democratic Party’s low approval ratings have sent a stern message to its members. But what is it? Is it a failure to loudly fight an unpopular president on every matter? Is it anger over the party’s previous obsession with boutique causes while downplaying broad economic concerns? Or is ...

I’m not motivated for daily, weekly exercise

National Columnists

This time last year, I struggled with my New Year’s resolution to go to the gym. This year I have made significant progress. I am going to the gym on a semiregular basis. And by “semiregular,” I mean that I go often enough that I actually remember where it’s located between ...

Heroes were not present on July 28

National Columnists

Following the tragic mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, that resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a New York City Police Department officer, we must confront a vital question: Where were the heroes? Reports indicate that the shooter walked from the curb to the ...

Midyear elections may not go as thought

National Columnists

Here’s a clue that the off-year elections in November 2026 may not go the way conventional wisdom suggests. That conventional wisdom is that the president’s party almost always loses the House and, slightly less often, Senate seats. There are two structural reasons for this. One is that ...

Trump should restore confidence in institutions

National Columnists

The Trump administration stands on the cusp of something potentially transformative. If President Donald Trump succeeds in unleashing a new era of energy abundance and securing America’s leadership in artificial intelligence, the economic gains will be profound. Lower energy costs, faster ...