Opinion
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Spending as if the Future Matters
For centuries, America has invested taxpayer money in its future. Public funds built physical infrastructure, from the Erie Canal to…
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Kenosha, Portland, and the Lies We Must Leave Behind
On Aug. 25, 2020, violence was exploding on the streets of Kenosha, Wis., two days after the police shooting of…
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We’re a Small Arkansas Newspaper. Why Is the State Making Us Sign a Pledge About Israel?
At The Arkansas Times, a publication I founded 47 years ago, our pages focus on small-scale local issues, like protecting…
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Overheating the Economy Now Could Mean Trouble Later
It’s official: President Biden will seek to keep Jerome Powell at the helm of the Federal Reserve for another four-year…
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A Spirit of Gratitude Is Healthy for Society
Greetings as we approach the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving celebration. The Pilgrims in 1621 had much to be…
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Free E-Bikes for Everyone!
In 1965, Luud Schimmelpennink, an anarchist and engineer in Amsterdam, rounded up some bicycles, painted them white and said anyone…
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What Happens When It’s Too Late to Get an Abortion
On Dec. 1, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.…
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What the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict Says About Justice in America
More from our inbox: The A.M.A., on the Power of LanguageJurors appeared to be swayed by Kyle Rittenhouse’s claim that…
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What We Give Thanks for and What We Say No Thanks To
Gail Collins: Happy Thanksgiving week, Bret. Anything you’re thankful for in particular — besides your lovely family of course. Bret…
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Remote Work Can Be a Very Bad Way to Start a Career
Kiersten graduated from college straight into the middle of a pandemic and a precarious job market. She managed to find…