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Commentary: A history of the ‘Big Lie,’ from Plato to TikTok

by Mark Kurlansky Special to the Los Angeles Times September 18, 2022September 19, 2022

The development and circulation of great national myths has been going on for centuries.

by The Kansas City Star Editorial Board September 17, 2022September 16, 2022

Elected officials like Missouri’s Josh Hawley seek to impose their beliefs on school curricula, equal rights, bodily autonomy and other issues.

by The Editorial Board September 15, 2022September 15, 2022

The shameful ferrying of migrants up the East Coast reduces men, women and children to political pawns.

by The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board September 15, 2022September 14, 2022

Public perception matters; Thomas, of all people, should know that.

by The Editorial Board September 14, 2022September 13, 2022

Specific and effective engagement with students and parents calls for a whole lot of outside help.

by Colleen Hennessy Special to the Press Herald September 14, 2022September 13, 2022

Ireland’s campaign for access to abortion leaned heavily on stories told by Irish women. Let’s take note of that.

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Since 1979, the state has nurtured my intellect in ways unimaginable prior to moving here.

It’s getting harder and harder to imagine the U.S. united in the face of a common enemy, as we were on this day 21 years ago.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal September 11, 2022September 10, 2022

On the cusp of turning 30, I’m reflecting on what my dad had to say about room for improvement.

by The Editorial Board September 11, 2022September 9, 2022

This election cycle, we’ve decided it’s better to present our perspective on the people running than to tell readers how to vote for them.