Opinion
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Under Gaza’s Shadow, Syria Faces a New Welter of Conflict
The scale and ferocity of the conflict in Gaza and the unspeakable suffering of its civilians have rightly provoked the…
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Why MAGA Loves Russia and Hates Ukraine
As I type this newsletter, continued American aid for Ukraine is in grave doubt. Tucker Carlson is in Moscow to…
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No, ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Is Not ‘the Worst’
A couple of weeks ago in The Times, a seasoned musician and composer proposed that George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”…
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Talk to Us, President Biden, but Not About Trump
President Biden curses. Perhaps you heard. It drew a spasm of attention last week, when Politico reported that in private,…
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Toby Keith’s Pre-Partisan Patriotism
Toby Keith already had a string of country hits before he wrote the 2002 song that cemented his place in…
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For Trump, Running With a Woman Would Be Just Another Con Job
Whoever Donald Trump chooses as his running mate, please let it not be a woman. Perhaps you think it’s beside…
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Every FAFSA Delay Puts College Further Out of Reach
Each year, more than 17 million students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, hoping to secure…
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Australia Introduces Workers’ ‘Right to Disconnect’
If the legislation passes, companies could face fines if they penalize employees for failing to respond to work-related communication in…
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Why Nayib Bukele’s Anti-Crime Model for El Salvador Won’t Work in Other Countries
Voters in El Salvador this week gave their tough-on-crime president a sweeping mandate: Keep going. While votes are still being…
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The Political Perils of a Black-Jewish Rift Over the War in Gaza
“There’s no alliance more historic, nor more important, than the alliance between Black Americans and Jewish Americans.” That’s what Marc…