Opinion
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Richard Belzer, Detective Munch on ‘Law & Order: S.V.U.,’ Dies at 78
A stand-up comic, he called his hard-boiled character on the long-running TV drama “Lenny Bruce with a badge.”
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Sal Piro, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Superfan, Dies at 72
Like many others, he was riveted by the film and attended numerous midnight showings. Unlike many others, he made it…
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George Washington Would Hate Presidents’ Day
I have a confession to make: I’m a presidential historian who dislikes Presidents’ Day. Actually, it’s worse than that. I’m…
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The Decolonization of Christianity Is Not Complete
For Black History Month, I’m profiling individuals who work in religious arenas for reparations to Black Americans. Last week, I…
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What’s the Best Way to Teach Reading?
More from our inbox: On Madonna’s New Look: Let’s Celebrate Aging NaturallyIt’s Time to Invest in Working ParentsCredit...Glenn Asakawa/The Denver…
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Thomas Donahue, Influential Leader of Organized Labor, Dies at 94
A one-time doorman and bus driver, he became an assistant secretary of labor but fell short of his goal of…
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You Can’t Save Democracy in a Jewish State
The warnings come every day: Israeli democracy is in danger. Since Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government announced plans to undermine the…
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America Can’t Go ‘Wobbly’ on Ukraine
As we approach the first anniversary of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, two ominous trends are emerging at…
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What Biden 2024 Has That Biden 2020 Didn’t
There is no end of commentary gently — and not so gently — urging President Biden to act his age…
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A Deadly Chemical Was Released in the Ohio Train Derailment. It Should Be Banned.
Like a scene out of some postapocalyptic movie, Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio convened a news conference on Feb. 5…