It’s not Joe Biden’s fault that he’s old and in decline. That happens to everyone who’s long-lived. What’s blameworthy is that he and his wife Jill haven’t had the good sense, as far as we know, to acknowledge what is happening to him.

It didn’t hurt Biden to have Swift’s endorsement in 2020. Last year a single Instagram post from her led to 35,000 new voter registrations.

The misuse of Scripture to baptize a president’s political positions goes back to early America.

While the Hamas attack was despicable and traumatic for Israel, it did not and does not constitute an existential threat to the state of Israel.

The MAGA Republicans have gone way beyond their lunatic call of duty by accusing America’s sweetheart, Taylor Swift, of diabolical cunning for urging her fans to vote. And for extra measure, they are attacking the National League Football, as well, for something to do with the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, Travis Kelce, being her guy.

Iran’s corrupt and cynical fanatics rule an educated nation-state that has the petrodollars to turn nuclear knowledge into weapons. And they are doing so.

If we are serious about reducing gun violence, we cannot settle for incremental progress or half-measures. The times call for bold action. Lives are depending on it.