At its core, this is a contest of who will dominate Asia diplomatically, economically and militarily — and who will lay claim to the title of 21st global superpower.Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our...[...]

Republicans are in a fraught position: If they drop Brett Kavanaugh, they fear it will send a message that a career can be stopped by an unproved allegation, but if they stand by him and he makes it to the Supreme Court, they could be stuck with a...[...]

Our societal response to accusations of sexual misconduct must take as a given that it is unequivocally wrong. This would provide a baseline for the Senate to hold those who commit such acts of misconduct to account, writes Deborah TuerkheimerAs the [...]

Don't make Kavanaugh and Ford a reprise of Thomas and Hill. What will it say to our daughters and sons if we once again only believe him and not her? This is about more than the November election. This is about more than whether the court bends...[...]

The Republican Party’s dimming midterm election prospects suffered a fresh blow Monday as doubts grew about the confirmation of President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, federal appellate judge Brett Kavanaugh. Eleventh hour sexual misconduct...[...]

Many Republicans are turning tail now, saying the judge’s accuser should be heard.Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or...[...]

You can’t convict a person for being just the type.Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or...[...]

They want to make sure that, if confirmed, he’s damaged goods in the public eye.The 27-year-old “Anita Hill” strategy of digging for dirt on a Supreme Court nominee didn’t work with Clarence Thomas back in 1991. But desperate times for liberals call [...]

Another enormously powerful storm is barreling towards the United States. Hurricane Florence is projected to strike the Carolinas and Georgia late this week, inflicting severe wind and storm surge damage. Just as dangerous is the projection that it...[...]

Who cares if Obama belatedly cheers for transparency and accountability? He should admit that he made the government more dangerous at home and abroad.  Nothing that Trump can do or say should be permitted to expunge Obama’s derelictions.James...[...]

Last week, The New York Times published a scathing critique of Donald Trump -- the man and the president. The Times said the critique was written by a senior Trump administration official who insisted on remaining unnamed. This bitter and harsh...[...]

It sounds like ‘social democracy’ but is very different—and very dangerous.Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or...[...]

Because the GOP still hasn’t learned its lesson, the response to the next storm may be worse.Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or...[...]

It’s no secret that under the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency is working to replace existing laws with more relaxed regulations. While the debate on air pollution regulations, for example, often centers on climate change,...[...]

I am among the youngest people who can still remember 9/11. Seventeen years ago today, I was 8 years old; more than two-thirds of my life has been lived in a world without the Twin Towers. I can only barely recall what happened that day. My father,...[...]