Opinion

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Who Is the New CIA Pick, Mike Pompeo?

Pompeo favors expanding the federal government's surveillance of American citizens.

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Who Is the New Attorney General Pick, Jeff Sessions?

Sessions called an African-American "boy" and told him to watch himself around "white folks."

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Robert Reich: 14 Ways to Resist Trump

The good dissenters' guide to how to counter the Trump administration from day one.

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What To Do Now If You Oppose Trump

An opposition is already taking shape, poised to resist the new administration.

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The Truth About Post-Truth Politics

Academics, liberal politicians and middle class professionals are the origin of the post-truth concept.

Is Ukraine Headed for Another Revolution?

Mikheil Saakashvili, who resigned the Kiev government because of corruption, thinks it is.
Europe's Darkening Hour? Populist Movement Smacks of Fascist Past

Brexit vote, Donald Trump's victory, Le Pen's rise in France and more give comfort to hard-right leaders who are evoking some of Europe's darkest days.
Quora Question: What Are the Inefficiencies in the U.S. Healthcare System?

CEO of Oscar Health explains how the U.S. healthcare system is inefficient.
Do We Need Another Originalist Justice Like Scalia?

Originalism is a device for judges to use to mask personal judgments about what is best.
Quora Question: How Do Millennials Feel About Trump's Election?

One student says Trump's election offers the chance for young people to educate themselves and organize.
Can Trump Really Do Deals With Vladimir Putin?

How will the new president respond to demands for one-sided U.S. concessions?
Don't Believe the Facebook Fake News Hype—We're the Problem

The effects of viral fake news are overstated, but that doesn't mean Facebook doesn't reinforce our partisan leanings.
Can Self-Driving Cars be Programmed With a Moral Compass?

An elevated set of rules are needed for autonomous vehicles to share the road and make life-and-death decisions for us.
Can Trump Afford to End the Iran Nuke Deal?

Ending the agreement would be extremely costly for the U.S., the diplomatic equivalent of shooting ourselves in the foot.
'Dead is Gone Forever:' The Need for Cryonics Policy

The case of a 14-year-old UK girl whose body was preserved after death highlights the need for governments to take cryonics seriously.
Why GDP Isn't Always the Best Measure of Prosperity

We need to look beyond simple financial measures of performance to measure real economic vibrancy.
Michael Dorf: Resistance to Trump is Not Enough

Global warming won't cease because Trump supporters believe it's a hoax.
Quora Question: How Do Prisoners of War Avoid Mental Breakdown?

Former German Army paratrooper shares his tips for handling mental stress during war.
Iranian Artist Brings Eerie Dreamscapes to the U.S.

Mehdi Ghadyanloo painted a mural on a wall in Boston's Dewey Square Park.
How the Rust Belt Delivered Trump the Presidency: A Deep Dive

The Rust Belt revolted against the rolling out of a neoliberal new economy and multicultural society.
How Will President-Elect Trump Change Healthcare?

Trump has said he'd like to give healthcare over to individual states to allow for a freer marketplace. It's not a terrible idea but it is short-sighted.
Arguments in Favor of the Electoral College—And Why They're Wrong

The Electoral College is an anachronism that should be left in the 18th century, a professor writes.
The Case for Technoskepticism: How Innovation Hurts Workers

Technological change has had a far greater impact on U.S. jobs than any trade deal.
Would Trump Leap to the Defense of Our NATO Allies?

The U.S. could simply provide military equipment and logistical support to its European allies.
Why Donald Trump's Presidency Will Mark the Weakening of American Influence

Trump's victory is the latest in a series of blows to the pillars of stability of our time.

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