Opinion

Almanac for Sept. 8, 2026

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2026. There are 114 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 8, 1974, one month after taking office, President Gerald R. Ford granted a "full, free, and absolute pardon" to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes committed during Nixon's presidency. Also on this date: In 1504, Michelangelo's towering marble statue of David was unveiled to the public in Florence, Italy. In 1565, a Spanish expedition established the first permanent European settlement in North America at present-day St. Augustine, Florida. In 1664, the ...

Vance Called El-Sayed Evil -- He's One to Talk

In a year when Democrats have the wind at their backs and a shot at winning even in Texas, primary voters in Michigan have chosen a Senate candidate in Abdul El-Sayed who needlessly alienates many voters. But of all the Republican politicians to criticize El-Sayed, JD Vance may be the least ...

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 8, 2026

Time to honor the American worker

Labor Day is often regarded as the unofficial end of summer, one last long weekend -- a final trip to the camp or a backyard gathering. But the holiday also gives us an opportunity to pause and remember what Labor Day is really about -- honoring the American worker. Our communities do not run on their own. We depend on people who get up every morning and go to work. teachers; health care workers; construction workers; farmers; retail and service employees; police officers, firefighters and other public servants protect and serve us. Many of these workers rarely receive recognition for ...

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 5, 2026

Fashion Queen's Luxury Splendor, Moral Squalor

Anna Wintour spent nearly four decades reigning over Vogue magazine. She was chair of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute and its glitzy gala. Wintour is an inspiration for the imperious fashion editor in "The Devil Wears Prada." With her trademark bob hair, sunglasses and ...