Opinions

Like many Americans, I am troubled by the recent decision by some Republicans on Capitol Hill to walk away from the Senate deal — negotiated in good faith by lawmakers from both parties and an independent — to protect the border, and... Read More

Artificial intelligence, quantum computing and machine learning are bold, revolutionary technologies, so it is easy to assume that big companies alone are leading the way on game-changing approaches to problem solving. In actuality, small businesses are often the power behind... Read More

Congress is calling for federal agencies such as the Department of Energy to address the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances that have been found at operational sites. Emerging technologies like quantum computing could be one of the tools deployed to help assess,... Read More

My friends’ faces lit up recently when we walked into a grocery store and saw a bright display of avocados. “Let’s make guacamole!” they chimed in unison. I sighed and weighed whether to be the party pooper.  Then I explained... Read More

Fresh off one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, hardly anyone needs reminding of just how out of date and inefficient airports in the United States can be.  Reports show that, despite the United States' global superpower and travel destination... Read More

Over 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck as daily costs continue to rise. Luckily, the availability of flexible app-based work — with companies like DoorDash, Uber, Lyft, Grubhub and Instacart — offers millions of Americans the opportunity to earn the... Read More

In my early 20s I was a successful television producer working in Washington, D.C. I had big dreams for my life, including my career and having a family. But at 25, my world came crashing down when I received the devastating diagnosis... Read More

In the United States, transportation accounts for close to 30% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, if we’re going to achieve our carbon reduction targets, addressing and solving the problems associated with transportation sector-based carbon emissions is imperative. It has also been... Read More

Recently, as world leaders gathered in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th international climate change conference, the United States highlighted efforts to curb an often-forgotten greenhouse gas. Methane is the second largest contributor to the climate crisis after carbon dioxide, which... Read More

In Washington recently members of Congress heard testimony on a topic that, admittedly, is unlikely to dominate headlines as 2023 limps to a close. But the focus of the hearing — outdoor recreation — nonetheless has the power to transform... Read More

Cruise ships sailing empty? It’s a recipe for financial loss, and cruise operators avoid it whenever possible. But it does happen.  As reported by Newsweek, it happened in May, when Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas sailed without guests from Galveston, Texas, to... Read More

At this moment of chaos at the federal level, state and local leaders continue to step up to the plate to develop and implement bold, effective policy ideas. Whether it’s programs utilizing historic investments to boost economic development, supporting our... Read More

Imagine you could do something to inexpensively protect thousands of kids and also safeguard sports, like football and baseball, which are part of the fabric of this nation. You would do it without hesitation … right?   The New York Times posted... Read More

I’ve dedicated my entire career to improving public health for a simple reason: I lost my beloved grandparents to cancer and heart disease — both preventable illnesses that can be caused by smoking. I worked as a public health scientist... Read More

I’m Jewish. He’s Palestinian. We are both immigration lawyers. And while we come from markedly different cultures and religions, we have the same core values and beliefs. We are also both Americans and proud of our nation’s history of providing refuge... Read More

A new poll from Gallup shows that a majority of Americans think the government is trying to do too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses. What’s more, except for one brief point of time during the COVID-19 pandemic,... Read More

All too often, our nation’s health care system dismisses women and their health concerns. Women feel discounted by their doctors when sharing their health histories or feel unfairly exploited by insurance company barriers when treatments are delayed or denied. These... Read More

Buried amidst the recent wave of headlines about Medicare’s forthcoming round of drug price negotiations, there was an announcement from a little-known economic group attempting to shape how those negotiations will unfold — with potentially devastating consequences for patients today... Read More

In October, leaders in the hydropower industry gathered in Cincinnati, Ohio, for Clean Currents, a conference dedicated to the world’s original renewable energy — hydropower. Cincinnati was a fitting host; the largest domestic hydropower development this century took place on the... Read More

As we peer over the American landscape, the hunger for new technologies and options is unprecedented. And that hunger is being met in amazing new ways by innovative video streaming services. According to a new poll released by the Streaming Innovation Alliance, seven... Read More

Great food comes from great ingredients. And great ingredients come from great soil.In my role as executive chef at the Culinary Vegetable Institute, I’ve seen firsthand the role sustainability plays in our food supply.  Agriculture and food-related industries are expansive and... Read More

The decision by Republicans in Congress to dump their own speaker for being too reasonable makes the entire GOP look unreasonable. But Republicans will regroup and continue to make their case to the American people that Democrats are out of... Read More

Democrats will hold on to their razor-thin majority in the Pennsylvania statehouse following an election last month in Pittsburgh. Lindsay Powell, a former aide to Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., ran and won on a platform... Read More

I was sitting in church a few Sundays ago and, as is often the case, during a quiet moment, my mind turned to work. Then, the congregation stood up and we began singing the hymn, “I’ll Fly Away.” The line... Read More

This summer, a Supreme Court decision ending the use of race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities sent shockwaves through America’s higher education system, raising concerns that underrepresented students will be discouraged from applying to colleges and universities. Now, as institutions of higher... Read More

The latest government shutdown near miss is a reminder of how extremes on both sides have taken control of our public policy debates. During my seven terms in Congress, this sort of brinkmanship was not a feature of our politics... Read More

For people who live with a chronic illness, one of the most powerful words in the English language is hope. As a more than 20-year dialysis patient with end-stage renal disease, otherwise known as kidney failure, hope is a driving... Read More

Over the last few years, we have seen our economy face an intense period of transition and challenge. Now more than ever, financial protections — like employee benefits — are on the minds of everyday Americans and policymakers alike. No worker needs to be... Read More

America is at the crossroads of a medical crisis. The nursing shortage continues to plague health care systems across the country, but legislators have done little to support rehabilitating the sector. As critical gaps in care rapidly devolve into deep... Read More

It will not come as a surprise to most Americans that our health care system is in crisis. We all have a loved one who waited months for an important appointment or traveled hours to receive specialized medical care. Maybe... Read More