Commentary

It seems that for the second time in recent months, a gunman has tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Every American should be shocked ...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — In a U.S. presidential race that features a deeply polarized electorate and a sharp contrast between the two candidates, most voter...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — If it’s strength they need, there’s strength in numbers. I’m referring to former officials who worked for Donald Trump, especially ...

A plaque on display at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial shares the following post-9/11 words from then President George W. Bush: “Terrorist attacks...

This week began the federal antitrust trial against Google for alleged monopolistic practices when it comes to the online advertising space, with the ...

Voting is the cornerstone of a democracy but, sadly, far too few people exercise that right and responsibility. Millions of Americans cannot vote beca...

One of the most important issues facing the country has been conspicuously absent from the U.S. presidential contest — and got only the most superfici...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine over two years ago, politicians advocating for more U.S. taxpayer assistance to Ukraine have ...

In their first and possibly final faceoff in Philly, a smiling, well-rehearsed Kamala Harris and a stern Donald Trump clashed bitterly on immigration,...

WASHINGTON — To many Democrats, Kamala Harris was everything Joe Biden was not in confronting Donald Trump on the debate stage: forceful, fleet of foo...

Seeds were planted eight years ago. Grace Haynes and Emma Dodge were fifth-graders in my class at Olean Intermediate Middle School. That year, like ev...

The American Dream was built on a promise of equality — a promise of equality in terms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. During the 2024...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — Whatever else Kamala Harris is doing to prep for her debate with Donald Trump on Tuesday, she’s already shown that she knows how to...

The start of a new school year finds New York’s public education system in a well-funded state of confusion and contradiction: flush with cash amid fa...

I am a teacher. I taught biology and health science to teenagers and young adults for more than 30 years in both urban and rural areas. I loved teachi...

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his political critics have something in common: They’re both trying to drag Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz into Cuomo’s nursing ...

WASHINGTON (TNS) — To say Americans are dissatisfied with the state of the economy is an understatement. Polls since late 2021 have consistently shown...

Kamala Harris is now attacking Donald Trump for mourning with the families of fallen service members. Even in a heated political environment, that’s s...