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Opinion

US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup | Virginian-Pilot

US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup | Virginian-Pilot

    Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final wasn’t the most entertaining match but still served as the culmination of a monthlong celebration that spanned the North American continent. From Vancouver to Miami, Los Angeles to Mexico City, the three host nations collaborated to p…

    The ICE crackdowns took an economic toll, too | Chicago Tribune

    The ICE crackdowns took an economic toll, too | Chicago Tribune

      When the White House sent thousands of armed immigration agents into Minneapolis earlier this year, it followed a playbook pioneered in Chicago. Now both cities are adding up the cost from those Department of Homeland Security surges and struggling to put the damage behind them.

      The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what? | David M. Drucker

      The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what? | David M. Drucker

        It would be political folly for the Democratic Party to fully embrace calls to “abolish ICE,” at least without adopting a substitute blueprint for strong immigration enforcement.

        Nebraska independent Dan Osborn has real shot at US Senate seat | Froma Harrop

        Nebraska independent Dan Osborn has real shot at US Senate seat | Froma Harrop

          "A Face in the Crowd" is the prophetic 1957 movie about a charismatic drifter "discovered" in an Arkansas jail. The face belongs to "Lonesome" Rhodes, a scoundrel whose folksy act catapults him to national prominence. "Lonesome" (Andy Griffith) abuses women, but the crowd only sees a lovable…

          Tax cuts ease burden for American families, business | Kent Strang

          Tax cuts ease burden for American families, business | Kent Strang

            If you listen to the debate over affordability, you’d think the Working Families Tax Cuts failed. Critics point to today’s cost-of-living challenges as proof they aren't working.  

            One year later, big GOP bill sticks working people with higher cost | Joshua Miller

            One year later, big GOP bill sticks working people with higher cost | Joshua Miller

              One year ago, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans forced their Big Beautiful Bill through Congress. Today, it is one of the most unpopular major laws in recent history.

              Video explains how local law enforcement partners with ICE

              Video explains how local law enforcement partners with ICE

              • USA Today - News

              Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 287(g) program allows local law enforcement to assist with enforcing federal immigration law.

              Gary Varvel for Jul 23, 2026

              Gary Varvel for Jul 23, 2026

                Judge orders immediate changes at Adelanto ICE detention center

                Judge orders immediate changes at Adelanto ICE detention center

                  Judge orders immediate reforms at Adelanto ICE Center: clean water, food, sanitation, limits on segregation, monitors.

                  Senate committee advances Chinese car ban

                  Senate committee advances Chinese car ban

                    Senate panel advances bill to ban connected vehicles and software tied to China and other countries of concern.

                    Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

                    Has the internet made us smarter or just more confident? | The Ethical Life podcast

                      🎧 Easy access to information has changed how people weigh evidence, challenge authority and decide when expert advice deserves their trust.

                      The cyclosporiasis outbreak is a master class in miscommunication | Lisa Jarvis

                      The cyclosporiasis outbreak is a master class in miscommunication | Lisa Jarvis

                        The Food and Drug Administration this past weekend sent Americans trying to navigate the cyclospora outbreak into a tailspin. A day after Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce in 27 states — generating one set of alarming headlines — the FDA said that a test linking the company’s lettuce to the parasite had been wrong, leading to seemingly contradictory coverage.

                        Get Graham’s Russia sanctions bill to Trump’s desk | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                        Get Graham’s Russia sanctions bill to Trump’s desk | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                          Services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham will take place this month in Washington, D.C., and his home state of South Carolina. In the meantime, Congress could honor his legacy by passing the bipartisan Russian sanctions bill he spent his last months working to advance.

                          Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran? | Baltimore Sun

                          Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran? | Baltimore Sun

                            President Donald Trump recently justified renewed military action against Iran by saying Tehran “did not obey what they’re supposed to obey” under a memorandum of understanding intended to halt the fighting. Whether one believes Iran violated that agreement or not, One word deserves closer examination: obey.

                            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.

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                            Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                            STRICTLY OBSERVING: Simply the Best

                            Seeing Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Easter Sunday at the beautiful, brand-new Tanger Center in Greensboro, NC was something of a religious experience for die-hard Tina Turner fans. It wasn’t so much that Ari Groover looked or sounded like The Queen of Rock and Roll. It was more that she …

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                            Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                            Columnists

                            US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup | Virginian-Pilot

                            US, foreign guests forged connections during World Cup | Virginian-Pilot

                            Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final wasn’t the most entertaining match but still served as the culmination of a monthlong celebration that spanned the North American continent. From Vancouver to Miami, Los Angeles to Mexico City, the three host nations collaborated to produce an experience that was as thrilling on the field as it was entertaining off it.

                            The ICE crackdowns took an economic toll, too | Chicago Tribune

                            The ICE crackdowns took an economic toll, too | Chicago Tribune

                            When the White House sent thousands of armed immigration agents into Minneapolis earlier this year, it followed a playbook pioneered in Chicago. Now both cities are adding up the cost from those Department of Homeland Security surges and struggling to put the damage behind them.

                            The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what? | David M. Drucker

                            The US could ‘abolish ICE.’ Then what? | David M. Drucker

                            It would be political folly for the Democratic Party to fully embrace calls to “abolish ICE,” at least without adopting a substitute blueprint for strong immigration enforcement.

                            Nebraska independent Dan Osborn has real shot at US Senate seat | Froma Harrop

                            Nebraska independent Dan Osborn has real shot at US Senate seat | Froma Harrop

                            "A Face in the Crowd" is the prophetic 1957 movie about a charismatic drifter "discovered" in an Arkansas jail. The face belongs to "Lonesome" Rhodes, a scoundrel whose folksy act catapults him to national prominence. "Lonesome" (Andy Griffith) abuses women, but the crowd only sees a lovable spinner of down-home yarns. He deflates after getting caught on an open mic mocking his followers as idiots and fools.

                            Letters to the Editor

                            Letter: Raccuia got a raw deal from Bills owner Pegula

                            Letter: Raccuia got a raw deal from Bills owner Pegula

                            To say I was shocked was a really good understatement when I read that Ron Raccuia was “fired” (yes, fired without explanation) from the Buffalo Bills, and without any real public explanation as to why. Here’s a man who probably is solely responsible for not only bringing the new stadium to Orchard Park but keeping the Bills here for the next 30 years or so (with a shout-out to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz). So why did the Bills send him to the curb after this? I’m sure many other Bills fans want to know why. What am I missing here?

                            LETTER: Sheriff Andis’ statements reckless and irresponsible

                            At a Meet and Greet event hosted by the Washington County Democratic Committee in the Tyler Magisterial District on Sunday, May 1, Sheriff Blake Andis falsely asserted that three students had overdosed on gummies at Abingdon High School the previous week.

                            LETTER: Decisions on abortion need to be returned to women, not the states

                            Morgan Griffith wants Roe v. Wade overturned so that control over abortion can be returned to the “states and the people.”

                            LETTER: Passenger rail extension isn’t just about Bristol

                            I read with interest an article outlining the possible extension of Amtrak passenger rail service to Southwest Virginia.

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