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Opinion

Don’t go wobbly on China

Editorials and columns

As the sun rises on a new Trump-era geopolitical chapter, Washington confronts a defining choice: Will America view the People's Republic of China and its regnant Communist Party through the rose-colored lens of transaction and diplomacy, or will it soberly recognize Beijing as America's ...

Pretty paper, pretty ribbons

Editorials and columns

“Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue Wrap your presents to your darling from you Pretty pencils to write “I love you” Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue Crowded street, busy feet hustle by him Downtown shoppers, Christmas is nigh There he sits all alone on the sidewalk Hoping ...

No, Notre Dame doesn’t owe college football a bowl game

Editorials and columns

Ever since Notre Dame's football team was cheated (yes, cheated) out of playing in the college football championship playoffs, the news has been filled with articles by sportswriters who are incensed that the team decided not to participate in one of the remaining bowl games that are not part ...

Changing wildlife communities

Editorials and columns

From the historical Native American use of our forests and waters, to the shipping of copper, lead, and sawtimber starting in the late 19th century, to the modern day, land use—and our interactions with the ever-changing local flora and fauna—have changed over time. I was reminded of ...

Cry the beloved Europe?

Editorials and columns

Nothing bothers the European elite as much as American conservatives praising the European foundations of their shared, but threatened, Western civilization. Europeans especially resent having their social-welfare state system critiqued by upstart, crass Americans. Their pique only increases ...