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Opinion: No patience for complexity

A large subset of Americans is so disconcerted by a small subset of fellow citizens that the former sometimes tries to proclaim the latter out of existence, as President Donald Trump did in his inaugural address in January.

By John M. Crisp / Tribune Content Agency Editorial October 7, 2025

File photo/John Raoux/The Associated Press / Hundreds of people, including immigrants rights groups, abortion rights groups and members of the LGBTQ community from across the state, take part in a rally and march on Monday, May 1, 2023, in Orlando, Fla.

Opinion: The biggest losers of the government shutdown, for now

This column started out as a list of winners and losers of the government shutdown. But it's obvious that there are no winners in this situation.

By Patricia Murphy / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) October 7, 2025

Photo/Jose Luis Magana/The Associated Prtess / A sign that reads "Closed due to federal government shutdown," is seen outside the National Gallery of Art in Washington on the sixth day of the government shutdown on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

Opinion: Anyone calling Bad Bunny un-American needs a geography lesson

Is there a better inkblot test for America right now than reaction to Bad Bunny being the halftime act for Super Bowl LX?

By LZ Granderson / The Los Angeles Times (TNS) October 6, 2025

Photo/Alejandro Granadillo/The Associated Press / Bad Bunny performs during the final concert of his summer residency in his homeland at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Opinion: Downtown ATL holds ICE’s newest hellhole. Cruelty is the point

It's hard to keep up with this administration's outrages, on so many fronts.

By Bill Torpy / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) October 6, 2025

Getty Images / This aerial photo from video shows the skylline of Atlanta with the Georgia state capitol.

Opinion: There are no winners in a government shutdown, but Democrats are right to fight

Once this federal government shutdown ends, it is inevitable that someone will declare victory. However, as things stand, there will be no real winners.

By The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board (TNS) October 5, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, of N.Y., speaks to reporters at the Capitol on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Opinion: Medicaid cuts punish Georgia’s disabled citizens. Here’s one family’s story

As executive director of the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta, I see first-hand how Medicaid benefits our community.

By Sheryl Arno / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) October 5, 2025

Chris Bondurant, of Atlanta, rear left, demonstrates during a protest calling for an expansion to Medicaid outside the State Capitol on the first day of the legislative session, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in Atlanta. The protest marking the start of the "Moral Monday" movement in Georgia, aims to put pressure on Gov. Nathan Deal to expand Medicaid under the federal health care law. Deal has said the state can't afford the expansion. The effort includes various advocacy groups and the Georgia NAACP, and is modeled after a group in North Carolina. Demonstrators there were arrested weekly last year. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Opinion: Will the Supreme Court uphold Trump’s power grabs?

When the Supreme Court returns for its new term on Monday, the crucial question will be whether it serves as a check on President Trump or just a rubber stamp approving his actions.

By Erwin Chemerinsky / The Los Angeles Times (TNS) October 5, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Friday, March 18, 2022 in Washington. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Opinion: Hundreds of officers and two long hours of political theater

Never had so many admirals and generals been summoned from Europe, Asia and the Middle East to a single military base.

By W.J. Hennigan / The New York Times October 4, 2025

Photo/Evan Vucci/The Associated Press / Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, center, sitting with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, third from right, and U.S. military senior leadership as they listen to President Donald Trump speaks at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Quantico, Va.

Opinion: Are you sure you want to live in Charlie Kirk’s America?

No one should celebrate the assassination of Charlie Kirk; it's a tragedy for his family and supporters and a violent blow to the health of our republic.

By John M. Crisp / Tribune Content Agency Editorial October 4, 2025

Photo/John Locher/The Associated Press / Jack Posobiec arrives on stage to speak at a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Opinion: Is this tomorrow’s breaking news?

We are focusing today on the making of a news-making moment.

By Martin Schram / Tribune Content Agency October 3, 2025

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