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Jessica Bennett
We seem to love to watch a woman brought low
Whatever you think of Amber Heard, what you're seeing is an old-fashioned public pillorying. The only update is that it's memes being hurled.
Steve Chapman, Creators Syndicate
Both parties offer phony cures for inflation
Price controls lead to supply shortages. Fiscal discipline works only if it's consistent.
Farhad Manjoo
Bad ideas for fixing the internet have gone viral
In trying to solve one problem, let's try our best not to create others.
Leah Kondes
Editorial Counterpoint: Give small steps a chance to reduce gun violence
One solution does not fit all, but combined, it could save lives.
Letters
Opinion
Florida spurns youth survey
There's reason to be skeptical of state's decision to opt out of CDC's annual assessment.
Editorial
Build on insulin affordability reform
Rep. Angie Craig's legislation isn't a panacea, but it's an important step forward.
Lawrence R. Jacobs
The 'primary' cause of our political fevers
Our system almost requires parties to cater to the extremists, and until that's reformed, democracy will continue to falter.
Faye Flam
Peering into the center of it all
There's still so much unknown about black holes, but the more we discover, the closer we get to understanding our universe.
Editorial
Scoring Minnesota on COVID management
The state compares favorably when looking at key metrics, and often bests its bordering states.
Letters
Readers Write: Politics and substance, policing and complaints, arbitration, mining, race and recognition mixups
Plenty of substance to stick to
John Rash
Ukraine needs arms — and hearts and minds, too
As the war endures, so must support and attention from Americans and citizens of other countries.
Editorial
Better dealmaking at the Capitol
Saving a chunk of surplus is prudent as the legislative session heads to the finish line.
Letters
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