Cafe : Opinion
Putin’s Anti-Ukrainian Hate Speech And Its Many Red Herrings
False claims and distractions about NATO and "neo-Nazis" allow Putin to buy time as he strives to create a new reality.
A Love Letter To Kharkiv, As Russian Troops Advance
Memories from my time in a city targeted by Putin.
Putin’s Public Approval Is Soaring During Russia-Ukraine Crisis. But It Might Not Last.
Historical data shows that diversionary wars — fighting abroad to draw attention away from problems at home — have rarely worked for Putin.
SCOTUS Could Hamstring Federal Agencies’ Regulatory Power In A High-Profile Air Pollution Case
The decision to hear the case reflects a keen interest on the part of the court’s conservative majority in the government’s power to regulate – an issue with impacts that extend far beyond air pollution.
Why The $73 Million Sandy Hook Settlement Won’t Prompt A Flood Of Lawsuits Against Gun-Makers
The Sandy Hook settlement leaves unanswered the scope of the federal immunity shield, which thwarted all prior attempts to hold gun manufacturers responsible for the criminal misuse of their weapons.
Palin’s Libel Case Could End Up Before The Supreme Court In Test Of Decades-Old Press Freedom Rule
Legal scholars note that recent opinions by Justices Thomas and Gorsuch favor overturning the Sullivan standard – a move that would take away a key protection for the press against libel suits by vindictive public officials.
Welfare Is No Substitute For A Child Tax Credit
Some in Congress say the child tax credit isn’t needed because Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a success. ProPublica reporting found it’s marked by repeated failures.
SCOTUS Ruling On Alabama Map Could Open The Door To A New Wild West Of Redistricting
Not every voted is counted equal.
Researchers Contemplate A Fertile Alaska As Climate Change Worsens
Climate change could enable Alaska to grow more of its own food. Now is the time to plan for it.