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POINT: Why 2023 was a good year for Democrats?

For an alternate viewpoint, “Counterpoint: Why 2023 Was a Great Year for Republicans.” With 2023 closing, much will be written about topics ranging from top 10 lists to fashion, food or music trends related to the year that was. Given the contentious and unpredictable nature of the ...

As youth flee Albania, an American calls It home

VLORE, Albania — Children on a school outing to the National Museum of Independence in this coastal city form a ring around me. “What is your name?” asks a self-assured girl, who seems to be the captain of a team of girlfriends, all around 10. I reply, “Linda.” A rascally boy ...

Lina Khan and Xi Jinping — antitrust allies

As bizarre as it may sound, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and Chinese President Xi Jinping share the same tactic when it comes to antitrust: Block virtually all mergers involving U.S. firms. Whether it’s Microsoft/Activision, Amgen/Horizon Therapeutics, or Meta/Within, the FTC has ...

Repealing airport ridesharing fees would benefit consumers

Americans already have enough to worry about when flying. They must pack lightly, arrive early enough to check their bags, make it through security, and use the restroom facilities, if necessary. They must do all this before boarding a flight that may or may not leave late. The last thing ...