Politics
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The Hostages’ Families Expose Israel’s Failures
Ido Shamriz turned his eulogy for his brother, Alon, into a protest. Against all odds, Mr. Shamriz said, his brother…
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Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Politically Obtuse Plutocrats
All Wall Street wants is a good hypocrite — someone who can convince the Republican base that he or she…
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What Biden Needs to Tell Us
Sometimes social revolutions emerge from ordinary ideas. In the 17th and 18th centuries, thinkers like William Petty, David Hume and…
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Vinie Burrows, Acclaimed Actress Who Became an Activist, Dies at 99
She got her start on Broadway at 15. But after finding a dearth of roles for Black women, she ultimately…
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The Claudine Gay Debacle Was Never About Merit
Claudine Gay’s resignation this week as Harvard University’s president marks the end of a shameful chapter for the institution. The…
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The Problems Only Start With Plagiarism
Plagiarism is perhaps the mildest academic sin, as well as the easiest to detect. There are innumerable cases of more…
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Should Trump Be Removed From the Ballot?
More from our inbox: Reflections After Claudine Gay’s Resignation at HarvardLegal challenges similar to the one former President Donald J.…
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Glynis Johns, Tony Winner for ‘A Little Night Music,’ Dies at 100
In a trans-Atlantic career that endured for more than 60 years, she was also known for her role in the…
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Anthony Dias Blue, Whose Writing Elevated California Wines, Dies at 82
A longtime editor at Bon Appétit and a radio personality, he helped millions gain a new appreciation for the American…
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June Jackson Christmas, Pioneering Psychiatrist, Dies at 99
Dr. Christmas overcame race and gender barriers to run New York’s mental health agency under three mayors in the 1970s.