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Perspective

Published
July 2, 2023

The ‘American Dream’? ‘America First’ eclipses it.

A durable code in the nation's politics emphasizes the limits of unity and inclusion.
Published
June 25, 2023

How building more backyard homes, granny flats and in-law suites can help alleviate the housing crisis

Though accessory dwelling units have been around for centuries, a recent survey found that 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with the concept.
Published
June 25, 2023

Beware of the ultimate golden handcuffs: Cheaper housing

Employers are stepping in to help as owning and renting homes becomes ever more expensive. Are such benefits too good to refuse?
Published
June 25, 2023

America needs more housing, but not more public housing

Instead of building more units, governments should focus on making construction easier for the private sector.
Published
June 18, 2023

A timeline of events leading to Donald Trump’s indictment in the classified documents case

Nearly two years before Donald Trump’s indictment for mishandling classified records, federal prosecutors say he was showing off 'highly confidential' military plans to guests at his New Jersey summer home

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Published
June 18, 2023

Georgia is likely next ground zero for Trump’s battle with law enforcement

One of the major stars of the Georgia GOP convention: David Shafer, the outgoing state party chairman who is under investigation.
Published
June 18, 2023

If you were Donald Trump’s lawyer, what would you advise him to do now?

Two national security specialists have some words for and about the former president after his federal indictment.
Published
June 18, 2023

Does Trump’s motive matter for the Espionage Act?

Republicans have focused on how Donald Trump isn't actually accused of spying or hurting the United States. But legal experts say that probably doesn't matter.
Published
June 11, 2023

Does Target believe in LGBTQ rights or not?

The retailer's annual Pride month collection is drawing transphobic criticism and misinformation. It's an opportunity to show what the brand stands for.
Published
June 11, 2023

Calling drag queens ‘groomers’ and ‘pedophiles’ is the latest in a long history of weaponizing those terms against the LGBTQ community

There is also a long history of using paedophilia and ideas about child grooming in homophobic and transphobic ways to oppose the recognition of the civil rights of LGBTIQA people.