Opinion
How one algae-choked pool became the perfect reflection of Trump’s presidency
There’s a certain poetry in the fact that President Trump’s grandest Washington beautification project has become a stagnant, pea-green swamp that smells like a gym bag left in a hot car.
Versailles 2.0? All carrot and no stick will backfire with Iran
Most historians agree that the Versailles Treaty, which ended World War I, sowed the seeds of World War II.
U.S. defense budget should prioritize those who fight
As the U.S. nears a peace deal with Iran, Congress must take care of those who fought the war.
Taiwan opposition leader’s tale of two visits
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT), has demonstrated the corrosive folly of aligning with tyrants.
U.S. at 250 should remember Declaration’s self-evident truths
As the Fourth of July nears, it is a fitting time to recall the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
Children deserve education, not gender ideology
From coast to coast, states such as California and New Jersey face no shortage of serious challenges, from the soaring cost of living and rising crime to homelessness and drug abuse. Yet one issue that often escapes the spotlight is the ideological agenda increasingly being promoted in K-12 classrooms.
America’s AI gamble depends on more than capital
America is betting the ranch on artificial intelligence.
How sanctuary cities revive America’s oldest constitutional heresy
Sanctuary jurisdictions are raising the cost of illegal alien enforcement, imperiling federal officers and ensuring that dangerous, removable criminals are allowed to terrorize our communities.
Do not let Iran enrich uranium
Ideally, Iran should not be permitted to enrich uranium, even at the 3.67% low enriched uranium level.
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The Alzheimer's crisis hits rural America hardest
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Strengthening rural healthcare with the 2026 Farm Bill
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In rural America, prevention is the prescription we can't afford to skip
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Holding broadband providers accountable in rural America
Rural America is a special and unique place, filled by a collection of small towns united by their desire for freedom and determination to take care of one another.
America's specialty crop farmers face major challenges. We can help
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It's the right time for the Rural Health Transformation Program
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Rural communities deserve the same high-quality healthcare access, opportunities
In Washington, healthcare debates often focus on insurance plans, reimbursement rates and federal spending. In rural America, the conversation is often much simpler: Will there be a hospital nearby when you need one?
