Opinion Columns

Begin the Jan. 6 Investigation -- Now
Joe Conason, Jun. 11, 2021
Framing his diplomatic visit to Europe within a broader historical mission, President Joe Biden rightly warns us that authoritarians are eager for democracy to fail. He kno

Hackers Showcase America's Vulnerabilities
Armstrong Williams, Jun. 10, 2021
Among many claimed benefits, cryptocurrencies supposedly offer two significant benefits over fiat currencies: 1) autonomy and 2) discretion. This p

Draft Registration for Women? The Supreme Court Stands Down
Steve Chapman, Jun. 10, 2021
To everything there is a season, and in a season when the Supreme Court will decide many important questions, the justices have recognized an important truth: For major constitutional issues, there is a time to act, and there is a time to do nothing.