Remnants still exist of the national guilt that evolved in the years following America’s failed experience in Southeast Asia — guilt stemming from the less-than-respectful treatment some veterans of the conflict received upon returning home. This country’s troops who fought in the ...

COVID-19 testing is more than a matter of individuals safeguarding their own health and that of their families. It has become an important tool in limiting the disease’s spread. Recognizing that, members of Congress included an important testing provision in the CARES Act approved earlier ...

With COVID-19 slashing through populations throughout the world, some nations are preparing for lockdowns of the type employed last spring to curb the virus’ spread. Americans can’t afford to do that. Another business slowdown/shutdown of the type we experienced for a few months could ...

At least the Russian and Iranian operatives attempting to influence public opinion in advance of the election have ideological goals. Not so with a more dangerous class of hackers — freelancers willing to kill for money. Federal officials warned last week of a new wave of online extortion ...

Upon taking the oath of office on Aug. 9, 1974, to become this nation’s 38th president, Gerald Ford declared that “our long national nightmare is over.” Of course, he was referring to the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of Richard M. Nixon. During the course of that ...

Leaders of both major political parties agree on one thing: The presidential election scheduled for Tuesday is among the most important in American history. Its outcome will shape our government, economy — even our society for many years to come. Your life and that of your children and ...