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If Trump and his Republican colleagues truly believed in the American ideals of self-determination, national sovereignty, and peace in Eastern Europe, then they would confront Putin with the same energy they directed at Zelenskyy....

Government derives its legitimacy from the consent of the governed and adherence to the law.   Portrait of John Locke, by Godfrey Kneller (1697)  

Generative AI is a powerful and versatile technology that enhances productivity and creativity, but its probabilistic nature introduces risks such as hallucinations, data leaks, and biases, which must be managed through responsible usage, validation,...

Preemptive pardons set a dangerous precedent by allowing a President to shield allies from legal consequences, undermining the rule of law and threatening democratic governance.   In this Nov. 29, 2021 file photo Anthony...

North Carolina's Medicaid expansion has improved healthcare access and economic growth, but concerns about its contribution to the federal deficit highlight the need for state-based funding strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.   North Carolina...

Government Spending, Polarization, and the Battle Over Waste   FILE - Oregon National Guard Soldiers receive and inventory a shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) sent by USAID from Dubai, April 10, 2020. (National...

Reclaiming the Nation from Political Extremes   Cornel West speaks at a 2020 campaign rally for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham, N.H. West is running for president...

Tech titans and political influence emerges as a defining condition in 21st century American politics   AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool    

Balancing Risk and Affordability, The Shifting Landscape of Homeowner Insurance in North Carolina   Flood waters like these that resulted from Hurricane Florence in in Lumberton in 2018 are a growing driver of costs...

A Reflection on Martin Luther King's Vision in an Era of Political Polarization   Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave...