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I Grew Up Much Like JD Vance. How Did We End Up So Different?
The vice-presidential nominee should be thinking of how to extend a ladder to those he left behind, not how to pull it up behind him.
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The Question Kamala Harris Needs to Answer to Beat Donald Trump
She has prosecuted the case against Donald Trump and clarified some policy views, but not her why. That’s what voters want to know.
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Why I Write My Own Obituary Every Year
It’s not as maudlin as it might seem. If you take a few minutes to try it, you might find the same.
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What This Israel-Hezbollah-Hamas-Iran Conflict is Really About
The devastating blow to Hezbollah by Israel has a place in the global struggle between the “coalition of inclusion” and “coalition of resistance.” It could be the keystone.
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The prospect of a second Trump administration has rekindled an important debate from four years ago.
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Military success rarely brings true peace, but it can preserve societies.
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Thomas L. FriedmanWhat This Israel-Hezbollah-Hamas-Iran Conflict is Really About
The devastating blow to Hezbollah by Israel has a place in the global struggle between the “coalition of inclusion” and “coalition of resistance.” It could be the keystone.
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Readers discuss a guest essay about famous cases and offer personal stories. Also: Helping immigrants; A.I. at war; Donald Trump, TV and real life.
Guest EssayI Grew Up Much Like JD Vance. How Did We End Up So Different?
The vice-presidential nominee should be thinking of how to extend a ladder to those he left behind, not how to pull it up behind him.
By Beth Macy
David FrenchIran Is Losing. That May Matter More Than Israel’s Mistakes.
Military success rarely brings true peace, but it can preserve societies.
By David French
Guest EssayLaws Need to Catch Up to Artificial Intelligence’s Unique Risks
Artificial intelligence poses unique risks, so the people warning us of safety threats deserve unique protections.
By Garrison Lovely
Guest EssayThere’s a Dangerous Misconception About the Military’s Obligations to the President
The prospect of a second Trump administration has rekindled an important debate from four years ago.
By Graham Parsons
Guest EssayThe Question Kamala Harris Needs to Answer to Beat Donald Trump
She has prosecuted the case against Donald Trump and clarified some policy views, but not her why. That’s what voters want to know.
By Ashley Etienne
Guest EssayWhy I Write My Own Obituary Every Year
It’s not as maudlin as it might seem. If you take a few minutes to try it, you might find the same.
By Kelly McMasters
Jamelle BouieOne Senator’s Vision for Supreme Court Accountability
One senator’s vision for Supreme Court accountability.
By Jamelle Bouie
Maureen DowdNo Turkish Delight for New York’s Mayor
The latest worm in the Big Apple.
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