Times Commentary
The latest Times Commentary coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Opinion section.
More in Times Commentary, page 94
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Opinion: How to revive America’s ‘golden middle’
The share of U.S. workers represented by a union ended 2024 at 9.9%. Strip out public sector workers and the rate was 5.9%.
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Opinion: Protecting victims of non-consensual recordings
As a lawmaker, one of my core responsibilities is to listen to the concerns of my community and take meaningful action to address the issues that affect the lives of everyday people.
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Opinion: When it comes to Trump’s economy, the adults have left the room
The great and powerful Oz, as Donald Trump models himself, never warned Americans that the road to his promised Golden Age would be full of speed bumps, stops and starts and big tolls in the form of higher shopping bills and reduced retirement accounts.
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Opinion: The imperative for faith-informed response
In the early days of this second Trump presidency, I'm reminded that religious leaders often speak of hope, but now we must do so with urgency and clarity.
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Opinion: Mahmoud Khalil’s pro-Palestinian comments are protected speech, not grounds for deportation
I have been outspoken about my concern about increasing antisemitism on college campuses.
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Opinion: The GOP’s budget gamble — slashing safety nets to fund tax cuts for wealthy
In February, the House of Representatives narrowly passed a Republican budget resolution, delivering a key victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and President Donald Trump — but at what cost?
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Opinion: Wait, what happened? Your Trump 2025 quiz is here
OK, people, I know this has been a painful time, politically speaking. Sulking is fine, but let's make sure we're sulking with sophistication. Perk up — for a minute — and see how you do on this quiz.
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Opinion: Did we learn or not? Why there can be no going back on COVID lessons
Five years ago this month, COVID-19 changed the world.
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Opinion: How to spot autocracy’s rise
Global freedom and democracy have been declining for two decades, reaching historic lows, according to two reports just released from the Economist Intelligence Unit and Freedom House.
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Opinion: Trans prisoner bill brings out Dem circular firing squad
A nasty squabble among Democrats last week was a chance for Republicans to sit back with some popcorn and watch progressives devour one of their own.
