JD Vance brings to mind Spiro Agnew, whose selection by Republican Richard Nixon in 1968 baffled party veterans.
Steve Chapman: JD Vance keeps proving he’s a terrible choice for vice president
Category: Columnists
Laura Washington: Kamala Harris’ turn in 2019 debate signals a potent performance to come
During the 2019 debate, Kamala Harris prosecuted then-presidential candidate Joe Biden’s record. Donald Trump faces the same on Sept. 10.
Clarence Page: Manhood is on the ballot, as if politics weren’t crazy enough
In contrast to the famously bombastic style of Donald Trump, Tim Walz presents what feminists have called “positive masculinity.”
Heidi Stevens: Something shifted when Gus Walz stood up and cheered for his dad, and I don’t think it’s going away
Gus Walz reminded us what it looks like to be proud, to be joyful, to be part of something bigger than yourself, to celebrate someone other than yourself.
David Greising: With its own mayor in office, CTU makes Pedro Martinez its fall guy
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez may not be moving as aggressively as the CTU wants, but he does seem headed in a similar direction.
Daniel DePetris: Israel and Hezbollah flirt with a war
Both sides appear to understand just how devastating a full-scale war would be for Israel and Lebanon.
Laura Washington: Kamala Harris must engage with voters on crime to maintain momentum
Donald Trump’s campaign may be spewing lies about crime and violence, but Kamala Harris needs to engage on this issue.
Clarence Page: Tim Walz helps Democrats offer voters a better reflection of themselves
After years of Democrats being cast as out-of-touch cultural elites, Tim Walz and his family offer a persuasive alternative.
Heidi Stevens: When you’re not quite ready to launch your kid, but you wouldn’t have it any other way
I’ve said goodbye to things, writes Heidi Stevens. Jobs. Homes. Friendships. Marriages. Saying goodbye to a childhood is different.
Daniel DePetris: Is this the last chance for a cease-fire in Gaza?
While we’ve seen Israel-Hamas talks collapse multiple times this year, this round of diplomacy feels eerily different.