OPINION — For the first time in several years, America has encouraging news in the fight against suicide. New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, based on the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that suicides have declined modestly since reaching a record high in 2022. Expanded access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, greater public awareness and improvements in crisis response may all be contributing to that progress.
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The Trump administration has announced it is ending a temporary Biden-era Medicare Part D premium stabilization subsidy on Dec. 31, eliminating roughly $3.6 billion in insurer subsidies. That could …
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OPINION — They may be on different sides of the political aisle, but Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna both profess their love for our country, and share the reasons why.
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Americans have heard for years that Social Security is running out of money; the latest trustees report estimates that funding will be depleted in 2032. Suggested solutions abound, including privatizing the program. Here are two views on whether it should go private or stay public.
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup games kick off in the 16 U.S. cities as well as in cities in Canada and Mexico this week, the question arises: Is soccer America’s game, or it an outlier? Two sports fans weigh in.
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The president is calling for suspension of the federal gas tax in an effort to get prices and inflation under control, but will it have the desired effect? Two views on the potential outcome of a “gas tax holiday.”
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Supporters of the Arizona Secure Elections Act being considered by state lawmakers say it will make voting by mail more secure and speed up election results. Opponents say it’s a flawed bill that will have the opposite effect. Point by Kimmie Dillon and Anna Pingel. Counterpoint by Stephen Richer.
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As the U.S. and Israel’s offensive in Iran continues and Iran strikes back, war in the Middle East is on people’s minds. Is it the road to peace or long-lasting damage.
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With the holiday travel season coming on the heels of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the future of air travel and the controllers who oversee America's busy skies are on people’s minds.
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