In a world of active-shooter drills for 6-year-olds, of going to the mall — or to school, or the movies or … — with a twinge of fear, of declaring that “somebody ought to do something,” why would anyone want a deadly weapon in the hands of people whose troubling behavior might lead them to […]

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision Tuesday to open a formal impeachment inquiry is a momentous step. Without some caution, it could also be a perilous one for American democracy. The impetus for Pelosi’s pronouncement was a whistle-blower complaint by a U.S. intelligence official that alleges misconduct by the president. Donald Trump’s administration tried its best […]

In recent weeks, as Iran has lashed out at its neighbors, rekindled its nuclear ambitions, violently disrupted regional commerce, and issued not-so-veiled threats to the world, Europe has done little more than mollify and coddle the regime. That needs to stop: The stability of the global economy, as well as of the Middle East, may […]

Chicago police Officer Paul Escamilla liked corny jokes. He had three children, coached his son’s Little League team and played golf. A former supervisor called him “the guy that everybody could work with.” He earned more than 120 awards in 17 years of service. Last week, Escamilla died by suicide. He was 40 years old. […]