They Demanded Answers. Now the Grand Jury Report Is Public.
After months of public demands for answers, a redacted grand jury report is out. Kristan O’Connor weighs what its release means—and what it still cannot answer.
The Lindsay Clancy Cult Has Lost the Plot
George P. Brooks argues that compassion for mental illness should not push Cora, Dawson and Callan Clancy out of the center of the story surrounding their deaths.
If John F. Kennedy Were Alive Today, Would He Still Be a Democrat?
John F. Kennedy called Americans to service, confronted Soviet communism, strengthened national defense and championed tax reductions to encourage economic growth. TD Simon asks whether the Democratic icon would recognize his party today.
Without Accountability, There Is No Deterrence
Laws mean little when offenders and the public no longer believe consequences will follow. TD Simon argues that justice requires mercy, due process and rehabilitation—but also meaningful accountability for repeat violent offenders and a system that protects victims.
From Refugee to Warrior: Trump Nominates Hung Cao for Secretary of the Navy
TD Simon reflects on the extraordinary journey of Hung Cao, who fled Vietnam as a child, spent decades serving in the U.S. Navy and is now President Trump’s nominee to become the permanent Secretary of the Navy.
Nearly 25 Years After 9/11 — And Still No Final Trial
Nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed still has not faced a final trial. TD Simon examines the latest setback after a military judge excluded Mohammed’s 2007 FBI statements from evidence and a trial date was pushed to 2028.