Commentary
These are the ghosts we need
In this moment of rising antisemitism, xenophobia and political division, my grandmother Eva's story feels urgent.
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Standardized tests were built for a predictable world that is gone 2m read

Restore the moment of silence in our schools 2m read

We need an urgent and unified response to the coming Alzheimer's crisis 3m read

The American middle class is shrinking, and that's OK 3m read

The Trump administration's math on economic policy doesn't add up 7m read

The many meanings of Mamdani's victory 2m read

Will AI be an economic net positive? Probably not. 2m read
Cheaper coffee and tomatoes won't fix the inflation problem 3m read

When teachers start self-censoring 2m read

Does the U.S. now have a casino economy? Yes and no. 3m read

The Federal Reserve's century-long power grab 3m read

Canada lost its measles elimination fight. The U.S. could be next 4m read

Musings: Time's invisible in this very spot 1m read

Too many kids can't read. Blame a lack of spelling tests. 3m read

Queens 'border' defense is less than meets the eye
Tension with the city could get dicey for Blakeman in a statewide race.
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Anti-immigration animus at new level
The United States has stopped issuing visas to people from Afghanistan.
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Going with 6-7 for '25 means ... something
The whole point of this Gen Alpha creation seems to be its lack of definition.
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