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Six Globe columnists on the first presidential debate of 2024
Joan Vennochi, Jeff Jacoby, Carine Hajjar, Renée Graham, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, and Rachelle G. Cohen weigh in on Biden’s poor performance and Trump’s continued deflection on key issues.
EDITORIAL
The Constitution cannot tether us to the past when it comes to keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous people
While the Supreme Court landed on the correct outcome, the ruling did little to clarify the constitutional rules of the road for gun control.
Renée Loth
Paris goes for the gold in making the city more sustainable
The City of Light has ambitious plans for life after the Olympics.
JOAN VENNOCHI
Biden reaches for the new political center
Can progressives accept a pragmatic embrace of more centrist politics in order to win in November?
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR
Today’s Alito dissent can become tomorrow’s law
No, the rights to free speech and religious liberty are not under attack, despite warnings from Justice Samuel Alito. But his dissent serves as a warning for what could be yet to come from this court.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
A look back at another historic presidential debate
This week we will witness another historic debate, the earliest in our presidential cycle, with new rules, and the first time two men who have been president will be standing side by side on live television.
EDITORIAL
Biden, Trump, and the issue no one wants to talk about
Housing policy is largely left to local governments. But as prices have skyrocketed, there are levers the federal government can pull to make homes more affordable and spur new development.
JEFF JACOBY
Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency has been remarkable — with one exception
The 39th POTUS couldn’t refrain from attacking those who followed him to the White House.