Opinions

Unless there is major drama or interesting characters with inflammatory behavior, international trade or tax treaties do not attract much attention among the general public. The last time U.S. households watched trade negotiations with great interest was the renegotiation of... Read More

Throughout the open enrollment period that is now drawing to a close, Medicare-eligible beneficiaries have had the option to enroll in an affordable, high-quality and comprehensive health care program known as Medicare Advantage, sometimes also called Medicare Part C.  Medicare... Read More

Amid growing concerns around climate change and carbon emissions, consider some brass tacks market predictions for the energy sector in this decade. Valued at $881.7 billion in 2020, the global renewable energy market is expected to reach almost $2 trillion... Read More

While the final election results are trickling in, there is enough evidence to glean lessons about the health of U.S. democracy. Most importantly, we can celebrate that extremism was largely rejected in closely contested elections, but we cannot let our... Read More

It’s rare these days to see a cash-only business in the United States. Why? Because consumers prefer the security of credit cards and enjoy earning rewards, while businesses like faster, safer transactions and higher sales. Accepting cash is also more expensive... Read More

When I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia I was given just a 5% chance of survival. Revolutionary treatment options saved me.  Being around horses provided me a sense of safety and serenity. And it helped me find my life’s... Read More

The Department of Labor's proposed rule to remove gig workers' status as independent contractors threatens to cause millions in lost income.  Despite the Biden administration's inflation reduction efforts, over half of U.S. adults are now considering a second job to... Read More

The credit card industry is terrified of free market competition. So much so that it's trying to conflate it with, of all things, price controls. But it’s nothing more than a desperate, smoke-and-mirrors diversion to ensure that Visa, Mastercard and major... Read More

In races across the country, LGBTQ candidates broke generational electoral standards this midterm season. From local elections to congressional races, queer candidates outperformed expectations and set a new standard for what elected office can and should look like. Some of... Read More

According to Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, 81% of post-9/11 veterans reported being exposed to burn pits while in service. Over the past decade, veteran service organizations have worked to expand health care benefits for veterans suffering from the... Read More

With the latest U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warning that it is now or never to address climate change, sustainability has never been a more urgent priority. A great way to reduce our environmental footprint is to make efforts... Read More

Families deserve all the help they can get. The costs of child care are escalating, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Internal Revenue Code provides a number of tax breaks that help in paying for the expenses of caring for... Read More

A Florida widow was directed by her online romantic partner to transfer money placed in her account into cryptocurrency. Soon, detectives were at her door. It turned out her romance was a sham, and she was the “money mule” that... Read More

Recycling refund programs present an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs and bolster the supply chain. No wonder 81% of voters support these programs. It would not qualify as breaking news to say that America is divided. It’s... Read More

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the allocation of an additional $50 million to the budget to assist with crime prevention, law enforcement and the justice system. This increase brings the budget's total investment in public safety to $227... Read More

It was a dark and stormy night in June 2020 when the U.S. Transportation Command rescinded its recently awarded $20 billion Global Household Goods contract. The awardee had fallen victim to a procurement bogeyman that is all too real: a... Read More

Nearly half of all eligible American voters won’t vote in the midterm elections this November. National voter turnout in midterm elections is traditionally low, as demonstrated by 2018’s 53% being considered a big improvement compared to 2014’s much lower turnout... Read More

Climate change is no longer a far-off threat. It is hurting our health and well-being and putting our communities at risk. Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a warning that climate change was outpacing the ability... Read More

On Sept. 14, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis arranged for about 50 legal Venezuelan migrants seeking political asylum to be flown from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, without notice. He used money that was initially designated for COVID relief, but authorized... Read More

As a lifelong Los Angeles Rams fan, I find it heartening that at the end of every football season the NFL analyzes its reams of data to evaluate rule changes for the coming year. This includes how kickoffs work, the structure for overtime... Read More

It’s Time to Get Engaged and Enraged. As a right-of-center Republican, Never Trumper and extremely concerned citizen, I feel both trepidation and hope. The former is based on the likelihood that Democrats will lose the House and struggle to hold... Read More

Unmanaged growth and rampant profiteering threaten the sustainability of this critical safety net program The 340B drug discount program began with the best of intentions — as a safety net program to supplement Medicaid and serve the needs of our... Read More

Einstein once commented, “no problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” Consciousness is to be awake, not woke but aware. Aware of ourselves. Aware of our neighbors. Aware of our foes. Twenty years ago,... Read More

On Aug. 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, a sweeping bill that ticked some major items off the president’s health care agenda. The Biden administration has made reforming and improving health care in the U.S. a... Read More

Bristol Bay, Alaska, is home to an astonishing success story — one that plays out each year across the region’s waters, in its Alaska Native communities and through hundreds of small, family owned businesses. It’s the story of wild sockeye... Read More

Joe Manchin framed his signature piece of legislation as a major win for America, but who will let the country know? In the end, Joe Manchin saved the Democrats’ agenda while simultaneously extending an olive branch to the voters in... Read More

As a small business leader, I am intimately familiar with the way in which failing schools are hurting our economy by not serving our children or educators. The last few years have been an onslaught of public health crises, from... Read More

As we prepare to celebrate Labor Day, I want to share my story of working for two very different employers in the construction industry. There are companies that recognize what their employees bring to the workplace — companies that understand... Read More

The Supreme Court is coming off a big summer, with high-profile decisions and a new justice joining the court's ranks. For all of the headlines its actions have generated, however, surprisingly little attention has been directed toward a critical decision... Read More

Earlier this week, voters in New York and Florida cast their ballots in a series of primary and special elections that offer a glimpse into the state of the midterms this November. The most notable takeaway: the red wave that had... Read More