Cafe : Opinion
Canada Has Long Feared The Chaos Of US Politics
To some Canadians, the U.S. provided a cautionary tale about weak central institutions and rule by the undisciplined masses.
Panicked White People Tried To Ban Books In The ’80s, Too — With Jerry Falwell Leading The Way
From secular humanism to Critical Race Theory, the attack lines remain similar.
Meet Russia’s Oligarchs, A Group Of Men Who Won’t Be Toppling Putin Anytime Soon
Putin has kept most oligarchs at a distance – literally and figuratively
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.