Democrats rally behind first out transgender member of Congress, decry Republican attacks
Democrats are rallying to defend Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first out transgender member of Congress, calling Republican measures to…
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Commentary: Donald Trump has a chance to become a true education president
The president-elect should redouble his earlier efforts to emphasize skills over college degrees. ...
Trump’s promises to conservatives raise fears of more book bans in U.S.
Book bans have increased by nearly 200% in American schools. Will Trump's reelection inspire a new round of right-wing attacks…
Litman: Trump’s election ended Jack Smith’s tenure. But he still has one more important job to do
The special counsel should provide a full public record of his prosecutions, particularly the classified documents case disrupted by Judge…
Column: Trump lied incessantly and still won. Should others do the same?
Trump won the White House and narrowly took the popular vote despite his lies. Is truth dead, or will imitators…
Editorial: Let’s not let political chaos distract us from the unfolding climate catastrophe
The COP29 climate summit ending Friday was dispiriting in many respects, as is the broader picture. But there's hope and…
Granderson: Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly
If the incoming administration abandons Kyiv, Russia's ambitions will explode and nuclear weapons will proliferate. ...
Jan. 6 defendants, including some from California, eagerly await Trump pardons
A large number of Jan. 6 defendants are awaiting news from President-elect Donald Trump on whether and how he might…
Calmes: Who’s the vice-president elect? Elon Musk or JD Vance?
More than two weeks into Trump's transition, we know what he wants Musk to do come January, but Vance, the…