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No-cost birth is a bipartisan idea, but is it a good one? | Abby McCloskey

No-cost birth is a bipartisan idea, but is it a good one? | Abby McCloskey

    Second lady Usha Vance’s due date is rapidly approaching. I have no idea how healthcare expenses are treated for the vice president’s family. But JD Vance has long advocated for $0 out-of-pocket costs for giving birth.

    Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg

    Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg

      Every time I get asked by a TV anchor what I think about the drama of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, my favorite "historical" headline from the Onion comes to mind: "World's largest metaphor hits iceberg."

      Children need stories to learn and engage — Richard Kyte

      Children need stories to learn and engage — Richard Kyte

      • Richard Kyte Columnist

      We are gradually becoming a nation entranced by spectacle, where it is easy to tell what people like or dislike, but hard to tell what they think.

      Oil price falls to pre-war levels as ships being moving through Strait of Hormuz

      Oil price falls to pre-war levels as ships being moving through Strait of Hormuz

      • Africanews - News

      Brent crude was trading at around $72 a barrel on Thursday morning, the price it was at the day before the launch of attacks on Iran.

      Zohran Mamdani's victory strut is premature | Froma Harrop

      Zohran Mamdani's victory strut is premature | Froma Harrop

        Mayor Zohran Mamdani's socialist picks for Congress just knocked off some Democratic incumbents in New York City. They included surprising defeats, especially that of Rep. Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Espaillat lost to Darializa Avila Chevalier, who on socia…

        Congress must protect the integrity of American science | Guest column

        Congress must protect the integrity of American science | Guest column

        • STEVEN L. REGEN

        Federal intervention that sidelines independent peer review threatens to upend the slow, decades‑long scientific work that has powered America’s greatest medical and technological breakthroughs, replacing evidence‑based judgment with political whim.

        Albemarle County scandal underscores importance of prevention | Guest column

        Albemarle County scandal underscores importance of prevention | Guest column

        • CHARLES B. PYLE

        Virginia’s latest school‑misconduct scandal underscores a long‑ignored truth: without enforceable prevention policies and real oversight, background checks alone cannot protect students from predatory educators, writes this columnist.

        Iran conflict will likely never add up for Americans, the world | Orlando Sentinel

        Iran conflict will likely never add up for Americans, the world | Orlando Sentinel

          The mullahs and malcontents are still in charge, rebuilding and breeding terror

          Trump declares war on algae, blames vandals for D.C. reflecting pool woes

          Trump declares war on algae, blames vandals for D.C. reflecting pool woes

            With machinery working under the watch of National Guard troops, U.S. President Donald Trump continues to blame vandals for the peeling paint and putrid condition of Washington's iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which Trump declared restored a little over two weeks ago. Trump claims …

            What The Socialist Victories In New York Mean For California Elections

            What The Socialist Victories In New York Mean For California Elections

              Opinion editor Joel Pollak explains what the momentum from Socialist Democrats in New York could mean to the November elections in California, especially Los Angeles.

              What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast

              What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast

                🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection.

                Trump pushes Iran on nuclear inspections

                Trump pushes Iran on nuclear inspections

                  Trump visited a Mack Trucks plant in eastern Pennsylvania to urge support for Republican congressional candidates with an economic appeal — saying the resolution of the Iran war would swiftly ease energy prices.

                  Don’t let America’s 250th anniversary pass you by | Vince Stango and Julie Silverbrook

                  Don’t let America’s 250th anniversary pass you by | Vince Stango and Julie Silverbrook

                    As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, an uneasy feeling hangs over many of the celebrations: that this moment feels smaller than it should. Less unified. Less transcendent. Less shared.

                    Hormuz fees and Lebanon hurdles test US-Iran deal, experts debate

                    Hormuz fees and Lebanon hurdles test US-Iran deal, experts debate

                      Analysts say US-Iran talks laid fragile groundwork as Iran eyes Hormuz transit fees & lasting Lebanon peace hinges on Israeli withdrawal.

                      Editorials

                      Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                      Editorial: FBI raid on WaPo reporter’s home threat to press freedom

                      Editorial: FBI raid on WaPo reporter’s home threat to press freedom

                      Congress should exercise immediate oversight of the Department of Justice to reaffirm its commitment to press freedom and all public officials to remember a fundamental truth: When journalists are silenced, the public is left in the dark.

                      Editorial: Bill Martin's straightforward honesty made him a crucial voice for region

                      Editorial: Bill Martin's straightforward honesty made him a crucial voice for region

                      In a time of deep division, The Valentine's Bill Martin demonstrated the power of finding common ground. Again and again, he helped us see a fuller version of our history — and started conversations that will continue long after he is gone.

                      Editorial: Looking forward to telling Richmond's stories for another 175 years

                      Editorial: Looking forward to telling Richmond's stories for another 175 years

                      As we commemorate our remarkable 175-year journey, we invite you to join the Richmond Times-Dispatch as we reflect on our legacy, celebrate our impact, and look ahead to many more years of serving the greater Richmond community.

                      Columnists

                      No-cost birth is a bipartisan idea, but is it a good one? | Abby McCloskey

                      No-cost birth is a bipartisan idea, but is it a good one? | Abby McCloskey

                      Second lady Usha Vance’s due date is rapidly approaching. I have no idea how healthcare expenses are treated for the vice president’s family. But JD Vance has long advocated for $0 out-of-pocket costs for giving birth.

                      Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg

                      Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg

                      Every time I get asked by a TV anchor what I think about the drama of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, my favorite "historical" headline from the Onion comes to mind: "World's largest metaphor hits iceberg."

                      Children need stories to learn and engage — Richard Kyte

                      Children need stories to learn and engage — Richard Kyte

                      We are gradually becoming a nation entranced by spectacle, where it is easy to tell what people like or dislike, but hard to tell what they think.

                      Oil price falls to pre-war levels as ships being moving through Strait of Hormuz

                      Oil price falls to pre-war levels as ships being moving through Strait of Hormuz

                      Brent crude was trading at around $72 a barrel on Thursday morning, the price it was at the day before the launch of attacks on Iran.

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                      Albemarle County scandal underscores importance of prevention | Guest column

                      Albemarle County scandal underscores importance of prevention | Guest column

                      Congress must protect the integrity of American science | Guest column

                      Congress must protect the integrity of American science | Guest column

                      Don’t believe everything you hear about the cost of RGGI | Guest column

                      Don’t believe everything you hear about the cost of RGGI | Guest column

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                      What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

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                      Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

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                      Letters to the Editor

                      Letter: Shareholders, not ratepayers, should pay RGGI costs

                      Letter: Shareholders, not ratepayers, should pay RGGI costs

                      This week brought the latest diatribe (via Lora Current of the American Legislative Exchange Council) against the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI. It's been well-established that cap-and-trade markets are a highly effective tool for reducing harmful carbon pollution, and RGGI spe…

                      Letter: An excellent piece by Jeff Bennett

                      Letter: An excellent piece by Jeff Bennett

                      Congrats on an excellent op-ed by Jeff Bennett on June 19. He did an excellent job of pointing out the history of his family and its many contradictions. He wrote about facts of the family not pointing fingers, not taking a victim’s position or blaming anyone, just facts. Perhaps if we had m…

                      Letter: Show data centers that they are not the boss of us

                      Letter: Show data centers that they are not the boss of us

                      We are in your debt for your coverage of the Data Center fight. Your coverage, plus attending last week’s “listening tour” with Senators Lucas and Jones in Manchester, has given me a pretty good understanding of the situation.

                      Letter: How to get elected

                      Letter: How to get elected

                      When I ran for City Council (in Illinois), I got valuable advice from a pro. He said, “People will vote for you if you tell them you are going to give them free stuff.”

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