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The View From Here: In debate over race, young and stupid is no excuse

The blackface scandals in Virginia offer a stark example of how racism perpetuates itself among people who don’t consider themselves racists.

by Carron J. Phillips New York Daily News February 8, 2019February 7, 2019

Her history-making address makes clear that she’s earned a role in public life – whatever it may turn out to be.

by Matt Viser The Washington Post February 3, 2019February 3, 2019

The proposals of leading presidential candidates aim to appeal to the energetic liberal faction.

The neosocialist turn national Democrats have taken is precisely why Howard Schultz decided to run as an independent.

by Jim Fossel January 27, 2019January 25, 2019

Disrupting the nation to win a policy debate is no way to run government.

by Sen. Susan Collins Special to the Telegram January 27, 2019January 25, 2019

Shutdowns are never justified no matter who controls Congress or the White House.

Instead, the media are soft on the error-prone young congresswoman.

by LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Two years into a 2nd Amendment-friendly presidency, and a Senate led by Republicans, the ‘Trump slump’ means falling sales and complacency.

by kathleen parker washington post January 22, 2019January 21, 2019

Their governing philosophy by and large is several longitudinal notches to the left of mainstream Democrats, as we’ve understood them.

by Jennifer Rubin the washington post January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Because the president is entirely incapable of behaving honorably, Congress must act independently.