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Opinion

The gig economy should help save Social Security | Kathryn Anne Edwards

The gig economy should help save Social Security | Kathryn Anne Edwards

    The Social Security trust fund will run out of money by late 2032, according to an annual report last month. The specific date is new, but the overall trend is not: Social Security’s long-run imbalance was first projected in 1985. Even for Congress, ignoring 41 years of warnings about a prob…

    The Fed’s independence is unfinished business

    The Fed’s independence is unfinished business

      The Supreme Court has recognized the Federal Reserve as a special case among the government’s numerous independent agencies — one that requires protection from White House interference.

      Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million

      Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million

      • Cover Media - Shareable

      A federal judge has ordered U.S. President Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll more than $5 million after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.

      Congress is moving toward making college more affordable | Dallas Morning News

      Congress is moving toward making college more affordable | Dallas Morning News

        As children make their way through school, they are often reminded college is the path toward a successful career and stability.

        Is starting over an act of courage or an act of escape? | The Ethical Life podcast

        Is starting over an act of courage or an act of escape? | The Ethical Life podcast

        • Scott Rada

        🎧 The hosts explore personal reinvention, lifelong obligations and whether pursuing fulfillment can justify leaving behind commitments, relationships and the people who depend upon us.

        Young neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack jailed for more than 13 years

        Young neo-Nazi who planned mass gun attack jailed for more than 13 years

        • PA Media - News

        A young neo-Nazi who planned a mass gun attack has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years after he was snared by MI5 in an undercover sting. Alfie Coleman, 22, was found guilty of preparing for terrorist acts after an Old Bailey retrial. Previously, the court had heard how Coleman was aged 14 w…

        My daughter's life should not depend on Stephen Miller's memo | Lynn Schmidt

        My daughter's life should not depend on Stephen Miller's memo | Lynn Schmidt

          My daughter has a life.

          If Democrats want to win Texas, they’ll have to be smarter than this | Dallas Morning News

          If Democrats want to win Texas, they’ll have to be smarter than this | Dallas Morning News

            In Ken Paxton, Democrats see such a deficient Senate candidate that a Texas win for James Talarico seems totally within reach.

            Gary Varvel for Jul 08, 2026

            Gary Varvel for Jul 08, 2026

              After Supreme Court ruling, CT Republicans push to ban transgender players from girls' sports

              After Supreme Court ruling, CT Republicans push to ban transgender players from girls' sports

                The proposal failed before and is unlikely to succeed now, but Connecticut's transgender sports policy faces a legal challenge.

                Social Security July schedule begins. Who gets paid when

                Social Security July schedule begins. Who gets paid when

                  July Social Security payments start tomorrow, July 8. See the schedule for the rest of the month.

                  Gary Varvel for Jul 07, 2026

                  Gary Varvel for Jul 07, 2026

                    'We slept on the porch.' Children, disabled adults displaced from home due to storm damage

                    'We slept on the porch.' Children, disabled adults displaced from home due to storm damage

                      Staff said they sometimes survey their properties after storms, but due to the volume of outages and with it being the Fourth of July weekend, it was not possible to survey all HRH's properties.

                      Sage reporter became hedge against false gods | Froma Harrop

                      Sage reporter became hedge against false gods | Froma Harrop

                        My sadly departed friend, Frank, was a unicorn. He lived 89 years in the town he grew up in, a village on the Connecticut shore. A reporter at his local newspaper for over half a century, he had turned down offers to work for more glamorous publications, among them Sports Illustrated and The New York Times.

                        Editorials

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                        God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                        God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                        The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                        New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                        New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                        Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                        Columnists

                        The gig economy should help save Social Security | Kathryn Anne Edwards

                        The gig economy should help save Social Security | Kathryn Anne Edwards

                        The Social Security trust fund will run out of money by late 2032, according to an annual report last month. The specific date is new, but the overall trend is not: Social Security’s long-run imbalance was first projected in 1985. Even for Congress, ignoring 41 years of warnings about a problem that is both consequential and easy to fix is breathtaking.

                        The Fed’s independence is unfinished business

                        The Fed’s independence is unfinished business

                        The Supreme Court has recognized the Federal Reserve as a special case among the government’s numerous independent agencies — one that requires protection from White House interference.

                        Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million

                        Judge Orders Trump to Pay E. Jean Carroll $5 Million

                        A federal judge has ordered U.S. President Donald Trump to pay writer E. Jean Carroll more than $5 million after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.

                        Congress is moving toward making college more affordable | Dallas Morning News

                        Congress is moving toward making college more affordable | Dallas Morning News

                        As children make their way through school, they are often reminded college is the path toward a successful career and stability.

                        Shopping

                        Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                        Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                        Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                        Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                        Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                        Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                        Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                        Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                        Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                        Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                        Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                        Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                        Letters to the Editor

                        Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                        Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                        "This Earth Day should be recognized as a time to begin the concerted effort to make our home planet ... healthier. Without a healthy planet, nothing else can be sustainable."

                        Letter to the editor

                        Bring wind energy to Fremont County

                        Letter to the editor

                        Shenandoah has the nicest people

                        Letter to the Editor

                        Fly Iowa creates memorable day for Clarinda

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