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Commentary: Foreign interference is now the norm, and it could fuel more violence under Trump

While there have been no credible claims of fraud contributing to Donald Trump’s victory on Tuesday, and the vote does not appear to have even been close, the election was marred by foreign interference, a commonplace occurrence in every U.S. election since 2016. There was a steady stream of disinformation and multiple attempts by Russia […]

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View from Away: Trump shocked the system again with a resounding White House win

In the 236 years since ratification of the Constitution, 45 men have served as president of the United States. Come January, that number will remain the same, even though history was made on Tuesday night. Donald Trump, the Republican president elected in 2016, will return to the White House following a stunning victory over Democratic […]

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Commentary: Today’s potent marijuana is spawning public health dangers that we shouldn’t ignore

In 1964, Bob Dylan reportedly introduced the Beatles to cannabis, a seminal moment in the 60-year campaign to legalize marijuana. Before that, marijuana was hardly a part of mainstream American society, its use primarily associated with artists, bohemians and the so-called urban underclass. Dylan sang, “Everybody must get stoned,” and the Beatles incorporated drug references […]

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Commentary: Salute our frontline heroes of democracy

As the nation votes, it’s easy to focus on candidates, policies and outcomes of the elections. Yet, behind every successful election are millions of dedicated elections professionals and poll workers who make democracy possible. They are often volunteers who rise to the occasion to serve their communities, ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity […]