Opinion

The Baltimore case now before the Supreme Court is crucial because shifting such litigation away from state courts is the judicial outcome consistent with preserving the power of Congress to formulate climate policy.

President Biden should focus on building a net zero carbon economy — it could provide meaningful economic stimulus needed to power America out of the COVID-19 era. 

In the gig economy, many independent contractors simply don’t think they’re being mistreated.

Necessities accounts for essentials would benefit workers with this downturn.

Unity and healing in the days ahead will require steady leadership from Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). They must work with Republicans, not just Democrats, to put forward an inclusiveness agenda representing those in middle America, not only New York City and San Francisco.

The For the People Act can help us make sure that a would-be tinpot dictator can never take advantage of our political system again.

Russia uses hard power – intimidation, coercion, disinformation – so often that the Kremlin may underrate the capacity or will of neighbors to resist

The three leaders should meet to discuss shared issues, and designate senior officials and working groups to manage North American relations.

Until we build broad consensus about what the rule of law is and why it matters, U.S. rule of law will remain vulnerable. 

With 230 years of hindsight, we can now conclude that George Mason was right, and Hamilton and Madison were wrong.

On the 48th anniversary Roe v. Wade, abortion remains at risk.

Ben Sasse is one of the few in his party who recognize that, as in Daniel Webster’s time, appeasement only encourages the insurrectionists.

There are conflicts when he returns as a normal citizen.

If allegations of voter fraud go unaddressed, the cauldron of bitter division will continue to boil.

Essential health care, including abortion care, should be available to everyone — even during a pandemic and regardless of where they live.

The available COVID-19 vaccines are our best defense against the pandemic, but deploying them based on the clinical trial data is essential. 

The fewer fighters, warships and tanks that the U.S. military has, the weaker its ability to deter that conventional conflict from breaking out. 

It's crucial for the Defense Department to eliminate the racism that undermines troop morale and unit cohesion.

We've witnessed the cascading impacts of crises ... we know the impact a major event could have on the country.

A foreign adversary’s ability to breach networks associated with crucial U.S. agencies is unprecedented and calls into question the effectiveness of U.S. cyber-defense.

A far better, fairer and simpler student-loan reform is available. It lets students as well as their parents borrow at the government's long-term Treasury bond rate.

The Biden administration must champion programs that connect schools and students with employers and work, and lifelong opportunity.

With Trump gone from Washington, Republicans must be constructive and not succumb to anti-Biden reflexes.

No way will Joe Biden give up on America, or allow the American Dream to die on his watch.

As we look towards Inauguration Day, we must be intentional in rebuilding our nation’s science, technology, engineering and math capacity.

The incoming administration faces acute challenges on day one.

Until the U.S. adopts clear immigration policies, it will remain a crisis for the country and continue to be a divisive issue.

Joe Biden is expected to send legislation to Congress within his first days of assuming office in pursuit of the long-sought after goal of immigration reform.

His best defense here could be no defense at all.

Our leaders have violated several rules with this historic decision.