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Cartoons

Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving

Gobble up these 14 political cartoons about Thanksgiving

    Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday

    Editorials

    Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

    Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

    🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

    Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

    New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

    New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

    Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

    The Editorial Board: Early, absentee voting make casting your ballot easy

    The Editorial Board: Early, absentee voting make casting your ballot easy

    Three cheers for New York’s commitment to serving its voters and especially for Erie County, a leader in providing a healthy supply of places for voters to cast early ballots.

    Columnists

    Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

    Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

    As an American Catholic who has sat in a church pew my entire life, received the Holy Eucharist, marked more than 50 Lents with ashes, and been taught from childhood that the pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, I never thought I would have to say this: The president of the United States has no business attacking our Holy Father — and even less depicting himself as Jesus Christ. This is not ...

    Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

    Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

    The rule of law in America is facing an unprecedented stress test.

    Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

    Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

    Here they come again.

    As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

    As AI turns classmates into targets, schools and parents play catch-up | Chicago Tribune

    Every parent should be paying attention to what’s been going on at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.

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    5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

    Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

    Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

    Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

    Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

    Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

    Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

    Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

    Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

    Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

    Letters to the Editor

    Letter: Downsizing gov't – when efficiency meets favoritism

    Letter: Downsizing gov't – when efficiency meets favoritism

    Government exists to serve the public, and fairness should be at the core of its operations. However, favoritism, cronyism and nepotism frequently interfere — elevating individuals based on personal connections rather than merit while sidelining qualified professionals.

    Letter: Defunding USAID a direct assault on Va.'s economy

    Letter: Defunding USAID a direct assault on Va.'s economy

    The recent decision to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is not just a blow to international aid — it is a direct assault on Virginia’s economy.

    Letter: Is this how Va. Democrats reward a fellow senator?

    Letter: Is this how Va. Democrats reward a fellow senator?

    Thank you for covering the decision by Sens. Scott Surovell, Mamie Locke and the Democratic caucus in the Virginia Senate to strip Sen. Jennifer Boysko of her chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee and seat on the Rules Committee just for standing up for her constituents ("Boysko removed from committee posts after anti-casino testimony," Feb. 13). As Anna Bryson reported, Sen. Boysko spoke out very briefly at the Virginia House Subcommittee hearing against Sen. Surovell’s bill to authorize a casino in Tysons Corner.

    Letter: Solar canopies over parking lots are a win-win

    Letter: Solar canopies over parking lots are a win-win

    Michael Shank’s Feb. 7 column ("Despite assault on clean energy, the future remains bright for solar") notes that location choices for solar power are critical. The recently passed bill promoting solar canopies over large parking lots (House Bill 2037, sponsored by Del. David Bulova, D-Fairfax) is an excellent step to address this issue.

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