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Ending birthright citizenship is the most significant illegal immigration reform the President Trump has announced.

Trump Says “adios” to birthright citizenship

Guest Contributor - November 3, 2018

I'd like to believe compromise is possible. At the moment, we can't hear one another over the shouting. Maybe we should try listening for a change

Maybe we should try listening for a change

Guest Contributor - November 2, 2018

Our collective sense of shame is on life support and barely breathing. We are daily bearing witness to its slow, painful death.

Shame is on life support

Guest Contributor - November 2, 2018

Should you vote if you are unfamiliar with the issues? Leave it blank. Let those who have invested this kind of time make this decision.

Should you vote if you are unfamiliar with the issues?

Harold Pease - November 1, 2018

Unfortunately, policymakers in Washington seem keen on undermining the incentives needed to develop breakthrough medicines.

Americans are beating back death one discovery at a time

Guest Contributor - November 1, 2018

President Trump has targeted several countries in his trade war for unfair trade practices. But Switzerland isn't in his crosshairs — and for good reason.

Switzerland steps up as a U.S. ally in the trade war

Guest Contributor - October 31, 2018

Be careful out there, folks, because we're in the middle of that scary time of year when either it’s Halloween or the following Tuesday is Election Day.

Why Halloween is so monstrously like Election Day

Will Durst - October 31, 2018

The Pittsburgh synagogue tragedy is the latest in a series of tragedies in which powerful weapons were used to slaughter defenseless people.

After the Pittsburgh synagogue tragedy, start with Mister Rogers

Tom Purcell - October 30, 2018

How many newsletters do you receive? I read the news today, oh boy. And by "oh boy," I mean I'm suffering from email newsletter overload.

How many newsletters do you receive?

Peter Funt - October 29, 2018

I was excited to hear that the United States is proceeding with plans for a Space Force protecting the nation's interests beyond Earth.

Space Force: Boon or boondoggle?

Danny Tyree - October 29, 2018

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