Commentary

Comment: Lame-duck Congress can still save medication abortion

Republicans have vowed to use the Comstock Act against the pills. Congress should repeal the archaic law.

 

Comment: Politicians and public need crash course in economics

A better understanding of inflation, global trade and families’ needs could make all the difference.

 

Green investments aren’t having a good year, but their focus on the bottom line still makes good financial sense.

By Mark Gongloff / Bloomberg Opinion As a concept, environmentally responsible investing…

 

Comment: HPV vaccine saving lives; RFK Jr. should see that

Studies show its effectiveness in preventing infections and cancer. Discouraging its use endangers lives.

Comment: If you want to be a grandparent, make parenting easier

The birth rate is dropping because it’s difficult to see support for young families.

Comment: U.S. turns back on climate leadership as crisis deepens

With a disappointing climate summit, the only hope for leadership may be China’s recognition of its duty.

Comment: Ban on flavored tobacco can keep kids from addiction

Flavored tobacco, including vapes and menthol cigarettes, are seeing heavy use by the state’s youths.

Comment: State should drop its lawsuit to block grocery merger

Blocking the merger of Albertsons and Kroger could end cost union jobs and fair prices for shoppers.

Eco-nomics: Juice-hungry AI, IT could disrupt clean energy efforts

Their demand for electricity could drive up prices and slow the transition to clean power sources.

Comment: Musk’s DOGE plans can’t dodge Constitution

He and Ramaswamy think the Supreme Court will OK Trump’s usurping of Congress’ budget powers. It won’t.

Comment: Founders may have had the veep’s role right after all

Perhaps we should give the office, and its Senate presidency, to the candidate who finishes second.

Comment: Patel would hollow out FBI and refocus it on revenge

Kash Patel has talked openly of his desire to use the agency to go after Trump’s political rivals.

Comment: Biden couldn’t keep personal, political separate

Unable to save his country from the return of Trump, Joe Biden saved his son from persecution.

Comment: Post-American world disorder gets jump on Trump’s return

Freed from U.S. authority, nationalists throughout the world are moving ahead with their plans.

Comment: Bipartisanship’s prospects, advantages to be tested

In Minnesota and D.C., lawmakers may find that little will get done without some give and take.

Comment: As tariffs looming, holiday deals may not return soon

Aside from some January sales, you can expect retailers to offer fewer deals once tariffs are in effect.

Residents from the south celebrate as they return to their homes, south of Beirut, Nov. 27, 2024. A cease-fire meant to end the deadliest war in decades between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah officially took effect early Wednesday, less than a day after President Biden announced the deal and Israel approved its terms. (Daniel Berehulak /The New York Times)

Comment: What the ceasefire means; and what it doesn’t

Hopes for a broader Mideast peace are faint at best, but stability provides a path for further agreements.

Residents from the south celebrate as they return to their homes, south of Beirut, Nov. 27, 2024. A cease-fire meant to end the deadliest war in decades between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah officially took effect early Wednesday, less than a day after President Biden announced the deal and Israel approved its terms. (Daniel Berehulak /The New York Times)

Comment: Holidays are stressful; more so with drugs, alcohol

The season, when drinking is encouraged, can lead to binges and pressures to consume substances.

Comment: Insisting on 5-day return to office a bad policy

Not only is it counter-productive, it could cost employers many of their best employees.

Comment: MAGA politics more damaging to military than ‘wokeness’

It wasn’t the military generals who lost wars in Iran and Afghanistan; it was the politicians.