There was a lot of talk in 2020 about how Donald Trump was making inroads with Black voters but in the end they went with Biden. Polls so far show they’re far more open to Trump.
Category: Columnists
Column: A nation hooked on ‘Love Is Blind’ but divided on ‘Don’t Say Gay.’ Make it make sense
Let’s acknowledge these bills and bans for what they are, which is an attempt to withhold certain rights from a segment of the population.
David Greising: ShotSpotter missteps could be turned to the city’s advantage
ShotSpotter and its supporters have an opportunity to build their case that this is an essential contribution to the city’s safety.
Clarence Page: Rep. Ken Buck’s sudden retirement yet another setback for a reeling GOP House leadership
Colorado Rep. Ken Buck’s move to retire next week makes House Speaker Johnson’s job that much harder — and may end Lauren Boebert’s congressional career. We can only hope.
Daniel DePetris: Haiti is in a state of anarchy
The most powerful figure in Haiti today isn’t the president or the prime minister but rather a gang leader nicknamed “Barbecue.”
Laura Washington: Restaurants are walking a fine line between value and rip-off
We all know food costs have gone up, but please give the poor restaurantgoer a break.
Clarence Page: For one night, Biden was the media master while Trump was fumbling
It’s usually Donald Trump who hogs the media spotlight. But Joe Biden’s State of the Union performance reversed that narrative for one night.
Column: Dad explains appeal of his viral Caitlin Clark essay. ‘Someone on TV wears a ponytail just like her and is doing amazing things.’
The fact that Asitha Jayawardena’s daughter, that millions of daughters—and sons—can watch Clark win like they watch the sun rise and set is powerful.
Elizabeth Shackelford: With Israel, the United States isn’t as weak as it’s acting
Israel has a significant dependence on the United States for its ability to wage war. But you wouldn’t know it by how America is acting.
Steve Chapman: Trump may evade justice, but some insurrectionists are paying a price
One by one, those who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot have had to face severe consequences.