Opinion · 117th Congress
A new dawn for US science policy and America’s scientific integrity
OPINION — With Biden in the White House, there’s growing momentum to ensure our federal science can always be trusted and free from meddling.
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Opinion · 117th Congress
Americans deserve a healthy dose of bipartisanship
OPINION — Collaborating on tangible drug pricing policy reforms and legislation could help put Congress back on the right path, Crowley and Shuster write.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Republicans, if this isn’t impeachable, what is?
OPINION — If Republicans continue to excuse Trump’s lies and actions , they will only further divide our party and country, Comstock and Boustany write.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The GOP talks a good game, but let’s review those conservative principles
OPINION — The GOP is going to have to come up with some new slogans because the old ones of law and order, personal responsibility, etc. no longer work.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The risks of a fragile majority
OPINION — As the rhetoric from both sides rises, Democrats should remember just how fragile victory can be and just how quickly tides can turn.
Opinion · 117th Congress
How the Republican Party can move forward after Trump
Opinion — The GOP remains in a strong position. It has a good chance to retake Congress next year but only with ideas and leaders who can unite the party.
Opinion · 117th Congress
No surprise, American Catholics are as split as the nation over Biden
OPINION — Biden’s ascension as the nation’s second Catholic president sheds light on the growing divide between conservative and progressive Catholics.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Note to Joe Biden: Unity is more than just words
OPINION — Biden’s early actions suggest the views of the 49 percent who didn’t vote for him are not likely to factor into the Democrats’ plans for America.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Trump v. democracy — Round Two
OPINION — All it takes is 17 Republican senators with the courage of a Liz Cheney to permanently change the trajectory of their party.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Don’t let the swamp strike back: Keep earmarks away from Congress
There’s simply no reason to go back to the old, wasteful and detrimental ways of earmarks. We need to permanently ban this practice, Sen Joni Ernst writes.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Congress should use the budget to raise the minimum wage
OPINION — If Republicans resist raising the minimum wage, Senate Democrats should use the budget reconciliation process to pass it with a majority vote.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Some losers win a different prize; some are lost forever. What awaits Trump?
OPINION — Trump can take the example of political losers like Romney, Gore and Carter who rewrote their legacies in meaningful ways that benefited society.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Does the GOP have an opening with Black voters?
Can the GOP expand its reach to Black voters? Perhaps, but the party's appeal will be limited if it continues to suppress minority rights.
Opinion · 117th Congress
My family is from Chennai. Here’s what Kamala Harris means to me
I grew up speaking Tamil, and I had my own aunt Kamala. I always thought there was a de facto limit for Indian Americans who picked nontraditional careers.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Let’s not forget the staffers
OPINION — Capitol Hill staffers, the blood and bones of our democracy, came through for lawmakers and the nation in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 mob attack.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Companies are abandoning anti-democratic politicians, but they shouldn’t abandon their PACs
Companies are abandoning anti-democratic politicians, but they shouldn’t abandon their PACs - Congress
Opinion · 117th Congress
Securing the Capitol shouldn’t mean it becomes a fortress
Opinion — Congress should not go overboard in responding to the Capitol attack and permanently wall off institutions of democracy from the American public.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Continued delays in confirming Biden’s Cabinet risk national security and public health
OPINION — Senate Republican delays in the confirmation process for Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees are not only dangerous, but undemocratic.
Opinion · 117th Congress
The current divide in the GOP isn’t that deep
Yes, there is a divide in the Republican Party. But it isn't too deep. And it will heal pretty quickly after the inauguration.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Errant Republicans must loudly hail Biden’s legitimacy
Errant Republicans must loudly hail Biden’s legitimacy - Joe Biden