Instead of defending an absurd level of overreaction, school officials should apologize.
editorials
Republicans go from embracing junk science to junk policy on climate change
The message of the debate was: Climate change may be happening, but shame on those trying to address it.
Take advantage of cheaper fuel
OPEC has lost much of its punch as oil producers have been unwilling to cut production.
Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis must follow the law or resign
It’s somewhat remarkable that more clerks haven’t refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Time for Justice Department to fish or cut bait in IRS scandal
New attorney general must decide whether to bring criminal charges against IRS employees who targeted tea party and other conservative groups.
Lawmakers now have a toolbox for building effective vaccination laws
New study shows that states with the weakest rules and lowest rates experience the highest incidence of preventable diseases.
Down syndrome and abortion
These anti-abortion bills represent a troubling effort to demonize women and their doctors based on the reason the abortion is being performed.
Heroism occurs in seconds
Could you have been an American hero on the French train last week?
World can’t ignore expansion of North Korea’s nuclear program
Analyses suggests country is moving toward a bigger, better nuclear arsenal that could put it on par with Pakistan and Israel.
Grizzly executed for being a bear
Yellowstone is not Disney World, but a wild preserve where dangerous animals roam freely.