Opinion
Why I became a US citizen — and why it took so long
I became a U.S. citizen in 2012 — 10 years after I became a permanent resident, and 22…
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Birthright citizenship isn’t just the law, it’s crucial to assimilation in the US
President Trump said he planned to issue an executive order to repeal birthright citizenship, a law he described…
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Inside the mystery of Donald Trump’s stubbornly loyal political base
This is the base that, with some dips, has kept his job approval right around the mid-40s, while…
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Democrats gave Trump an opening on immigration
As conservative Democrats have become conservative Republicans, there were fewer and fewer voters and politicians inside their coalition…
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Caring for veterans should be national duty
Congress finally agreed to fund the VA Mission Act, which since its June passage had been mired in…
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Whatever happens today, democracy is banged up but not broken
The nation’s view on our democracy has always been a unique contradiction of cheering, wailing and disinterest.
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A Berniecrat win on Trump turf may not be too farfetched
In the 39th Legislative District, a solidly Republican turf the past two decades, the fetch no longer seems…
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Birthright citizenship strengthens America
Birthright citizenship is well established by the courts, Congress and the Constitution.
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What to do about the caravans?
The caravan’s coming, and no, it is not the end of the world, but yes, it does represent…
Opinion
Hate speech is infecting America, but censorship not the answer
The government cannot punish speech even if it is deeply offensive — and there is no reason to…
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These midterms really do matter more than usual
Here are some of the ways the outcomes appear to be especially critical.
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No, Republicans: Not everyone incites violence
President Donald Trump’s greatest ally in escaping responsibility for the spasm of violence across the U.S. is false…