Commentary

Democrats, don’t ignore Stephen A. Smith
Commentary, Nation World
KURT BARDELLA Los Angeles Times 
Mar 13, 2025
LOS ANGELES (TNS) — Hear me on this: Stephen A. Smith is no joke. Democrats, do not underestimate him. Do not mock him. Do not take him lightly. Do no...
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Waiting not for the faint of heart
Commentary, Local Columnists
DEB WUETHRICH 
Mar 12, 2025
I hate waiting. That isn’t an especially healthy attitude, I know. The funny thing is those who are impatient about waiting seem to find themselves wi...
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The free-market conservative is a vanishing breed
Commentary, Nation World, New York
ALLISON SCHRAGER Bloomberg Opinion 
Mar 11, 2025
NEW YORK (TNS) — Once upon a time, the conservative position on economics was easy to describe: It was in favor of free markets. In terms of public po...
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Red states keep growing
Commentary, Nation World, New York
Mar 11, 2025
Talk is cheap, but moving is expensive. That’s why it’s worth looking at which states attract the most new residents. Last month, StorageCafe, a listi...
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The American apology tour is over
Commentary, Nation World
SUSAN SHELLEY The Orange County Register 
Mar 09, 2025
LOS ANGELES (TNS) —President Donald Trump’s triumphant return to the House chamber March 4 for his fifth address to a joint session ofCongressreminded...
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Selective concern for workers
Commentary, Nation World, New York
Mar 07, 2025
Many Democrats seem aghast at the notion that a government job is anything less than a lifetime sinecure and property right. Witness their near univer...
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‘Local Roads Are Essential’
Commentary, Leters to the Editor
SEN. TOM O'MARA 
Mar 07, 2025
Approaching final negotiations over a new state budget, it’s critical to stress this year’s budget must address the right priorities — and one of the ...
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Actually, tax cuts will mean a huge deficit
Commentary, Nation World
DAVID MASTIO The Kansas City Star 
Mar 07, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — In Donald Trump’s speech, personalities loomed large. Whether it was George Washington’s second best presidency or Elon Musk’s bril...
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It’s time to reform Veterans Affairs
Commentary, Nation World
WILSON BEAVER and KA'VON JOHNSON 
Mar 06, 2025
WASHINGTON (TNS) — America holds its warfighters to the highest standard, expecting them to defend our nation at a moment’s notice. In exchange, we pl...
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7 takeaways from Trump’s speech to Congress
Commentary, Nation World
MICHAEL WILNER and FAITH E. PINHO Los Angeles Times 
Mar 05, 2025
WASHINGTON(TNS) — President Donald Trump laid out an aggressive approach to “renewing the American dream” in his address to a joint session of Congres...
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