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Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

    Congress had — and Republican leadership promptly blocked — the opportunity to exert its oversight responsibility over the Trump administration's war with Iran.

    Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

    Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

      How is it that the "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins lived to 95? Aren't jazz musicians supposed to die at tragically early ages? Actually, that's a myth that Rollins and others proved flawed.

      Summer travelers need a break from 18.4¢ federal gas tax  | James Rosen

      Summer travelers need a break from 18.4¢ federal gas tax | James Rosen

        I’m not a knee-jerk, anti-tax fellow. While no one enjoys paying taxes, I recognize that federal, state and local levies fund a broad range of critical needs, including schools, parks, libraries, police, public health and scientific research.

        Suspending federal gas tax will only worsen transportation | Marc Goldwein

        Suspending federal gas tax will only worsen transportation | Marc Goldwein

           

          Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

          Why do people need challenge more than comfort? | The Ethical Life podcast

          • Scott Rada

          🎧 From camping trips to knife making, the hosts discuss curiosity, lifelong learning and the importance of continuing personal growth throughout adulthood and beyond.

          8 strategies for reconnecting with estranged family | Susan Shapiro

          8 strategies for reconnecting with estranged family | Susan Shapiro

            Americans were forecast to spend a record $38 billion on Mother’s Day and $24 billion on Father’s Day gifts this year. But they can be difficult holidays for adult children, given the estrangement epidemic.

            Las Vegas shows why rent control isn’t needed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

            Las Vegas shows why rent control isn’t needed | Las Vegas Review-Journal

              Building more apartments, not government intervention, has lowered cost of housing

              Why Democrats need an 'Operation Kibble' | Jonah Goldberg

              Why Democrats need an 'Operation Kibble' | Jonah Goldberg

                An ancient, almost surely apocryphal story is about a dog food company executive convening a big sales meeting. A very short version has the exec running through all of the company's advantages: the best sales team, the best advertising, the best packaging. He then irately asks, "So why aren…

                China has the car deals Americans want | Nolan Finley

                China has the car deals Americans want | Nolan Finley

                  I get that the worst possible thing that could happen to Detroit's automobile industry is for the U.S. market to open to cheap Chinese imports.

                  America must confront the growing crisis among young people | Baltimore Sun

                  America must confront the growing crisis among young people | Baltimore Sun

                    Mosque killings highlight struggle to find purpose beyond anger and attention

                    What's so bad about a stable US population? | Froma Harrop

                    What's so bad about a stable US population? | Froma Harrop

                      Back in 1969, President Richard Nixon warned Congress against the rapid growth of the American population: "When future generations evaluate the record of our time, one of the most important factors in their judgment will be the way in which we responded to population growth."

                      Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                      Most college degrees still carry a financial benefit | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                        Average student gains $87,000 after 15 years, even after accounting for tuition, other costs

                        Drug ads are costly, deceptive, shouldn't blanket TV | Brandon Novick

                        Drug ads are costly, deceptive, shouldn't blanket TV | Brandon Novick

                          Imagine you are sick with a serious medical condition. How would you feel if someone constantly told you to buy their product because it would cure you, but this “cure” is actually worse than other treatments, and the price tag is enormous?

                          Patients like me benefit from helpful drug ads on TV | Dorothy Leone-Glasser

                          Patients like me benefit from helpful drug ads on TV | Dorothy Leone-Glasser

                            For more than four decades, I have navigated life while managing a chronic disease. This experience comes with countless appointments, trying new medicines and learning to be my own advocate in a health system that can feel overwhelming for patients.

                            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

                            Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

                            Congress must assert its authority over war in Iran | Bangor Daily News

                            Congress had — and Republican leadership promptly blocked — the opportunity to exert its oversight responsibility over the Trump administration's war with Iran.

                            Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

                            Sonny Rollins knew not to die young | Froma Harrop

                            How is it that the "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins lived to 95? Aren't jazz musicians supposed to die at tragically early ages? Actually, that's a myth that Rollins and others proved flawed.

                            Summer travelers need a break from 18.4¢ federal gas tax  | James Rosen

                            Summer travelers need a break from 18.4¢ federal gas tax | James Rosen

                            I’m not a knee-jerk, anti-tax fellow. While no one enjoys paying taxes, I recognize that federal, state and local levies fund a broad range of critical needs, including schools, parks, libraries, police, public health and scientific research.

                            Suspending federal gas tax will only worsen transportation | Marc Goldwein

                            Suspending federal gas tax will only worsen transportation | Marc Goldwein

                             

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                            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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