Commentary

Comment: RFK Jr.’s measles strategy leading U.S. down dark path

As misinformation increases, vaccinations are decreasing, causing a rise in the spread of measles.

Comment: To save the church, let’s talk nuns, not just popes

The church can save some parishes if it allows nuns to do the ‘field hospital’ work Pope Francis talked of.

Comment: We need more air traffic controllers; they need AI tools

As work continues to add controllers, tailored AI assistants could help them make better decisions.

Pope Leo XIV, in his first public appearance after he was elected, waves from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first pope from the U.S. (Gianni Cipriano/The New York Times)

Comment: Catholicism at a crossroads in new pope’s own nation

Can a U.S.-born pope bring ‘cultural’ Catholics back to the fold and heal divisions in the church?

Pope Leo XIV, in his first public appearance after he was elected, waves from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first pope from the U.S. (Gianni Cipriano/The New York Times)

Comment: Better support of doula care can cut maternal deaths

Partners need to extend the reach of the state’s Apple Health doula program, before and after births.

Comment: Museums allow look at the past to inform our future

The nation’s museums need the support of the public and government to thrive and tell our stories.

Comment: We need housing, habitats and a good buffer between them

The best way to ensure living space for people, fish and animals are science-based regulations.

Comment: Trump’s pursuit of Canada risks losing what we do have

Insisting ‘never say never’ isn’t how to win back a once-valuable trade partner and trusted ally.

Comment: Are MAGA faithful nearing end of patience with Trump?

For Trump’s most ardent fans, their nostalgia for Trump’s first term has yet to be fulfilled by his second.

FILE — Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary meets with then-President Donald Trump at the White House on May 13, 2019. The long-serving prime minister, a champion of ‘illiberal democracy,’ has been politically isolated in much of Europe. But he has found common ground with the former and soon-to-be new U.S. president. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Commentary: Trump following authoritarian’s playbook on press

President Trump is following the Hungarian leader’s model for influence and control of the news media.

FILE — Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary meets with then-President Donald Trump at the White House on May 13, 2019. The long-serving prime minister, a champion of ‘illiberal democracy,’ has been politically isolated in much of Europe. But he has found common ground with the former and soon-to-be new U.S. president. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

French: A Cabinet selected on its skill in owning the libs

All errors are ignored. Their strength lies in surrendering fully to Trump, then praising him.

Comment: Help update county’s ‘constitution’ on charter commission

Filing begins next week for positions on the panel that considers proposals for the county charter.

Comment: RFK Jr., others need a better understanding of autism

Here’s what he’s missing regarding those like my daughter who are shaped — not destroyed — by autism.

Comment: Trump threatens state’s clean air, water, environment

Cuts to agencies and their staffs sidestep Congress’ authority and endanger past protection work.

Comment: A U.S. senator shouldn’t entertain conspiracy theories

Sen. Ron Johnson’s call for an investigation into 9/11 ignores the reams of verified information available.

Comment: In U.S. minerals deal, Zelensky is holding some cards

Details of the deal are few, but Ukraine appears to have avoided the worst of Trump’s earlier demands.

Comment: Tariffs haven’t hit economy; doesn’t mean they won’t

Businesses and consumers braced enough for their effect to delay the impacts. The rest is up to Trump.

Comment: ‘Neutral’ language isn’t fit to describe horrific actions

In using language that looks to avoid taking a side, we’re often siding with an imbalance of power.

Comment: A 100-day report card for Trump’s Cabinet

With the exception of his Treasury secretary, Trump’s Cabinet picks have confirmed earlier concerns.

Comment: In ‘60 Minutes’ exit, Trump exploits media vulnerability

Amid a fragmenting news media, CBS News is left open to Trump’s threats of lawsuits and FCC action.

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