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This ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ got even worse

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The generational shift coming for Democrats

Democratic socialism has notched another victory. Zohran Mamdani’s win over the establishment is just the latest in a line of self-proclaimed socialist candidates who’ve been invading the Democratic …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Did Trump just bring peace to the Middle East?

After much hemming and hawing, President Trump joined the Israeli attack on Iran over the weekend. He’s now declared a ceasefire, but it’s off to a shaky start. So was the U.S. bombing a success and …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lonely? Call your AI best friend.

AI has become the one-stop solution to most of the problems we face. But can it truly substitute for human relationships? Drew Goins is joined by Post Opinions editor at large Bina Venkataraman and i…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the U.S. should stay out of Iran

With Israel’s relentless attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites and top military leaders, the country is on the verge of catastrophe and major change. But what are Israel’s end goals, and does it need the U…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

When the military gets politicized

As troops descend on Washington to show off U.S. military might, the National Guard is being sent to respond to protests in Los Angeles and accompany ICE on raids. At the same time, President Donald …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Are the immigration protests a turning point?

Protests against President Trump’s immigration policies have spread from Los Angeles outward over the past week. And his decision to send in National Guard troops, and then Marine units seems only to…

Published on 3 months ago

Trump 2.0 is changing the meaning — and feeling — of Pride

In the background of the parades, festivals and protests going off for Pride Month, there are executive orders targeting trans Americans and diminished support of certain rights for members of the LG…

Published on 3 months ago

Is Trump chickening out on foreign policy?

Some investors on Wall Street are starting to call President Trump’s bluffs on tariffs — coining the acronym TACO, for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” But will Trump make good on his promises to end the…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Movies in 2025: reduce, reuse, recycle

Over Memorial Day weekend, Americans went to the movies in record numbers. They were drawn by a live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch,” the ninth Mission Impossible movie, and perhaps some good air-co…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago