Opinion

A new proposal from Arizona, California and Nevada aims to stabilize the Colorado River through 2028, but experts warn short-term fixes may not be enough as drought, climate change and growing demand threaten the region’s long-term water future.

A proposed billion-dollar White House ballroom is raising questions about cost, transparency and necessity, as critics argue taxpayers deserve clarity on whether the project is about security upgrades or a costly expansion.

A comparison of U.S. military spending and China’s infrastructure investment raises questions about opportunity costs, as experts weigh what trillions spent on war might have built at home instead.

The rising popularity of weight-loss drugs is sparking concern among public health advocates, who warn that relying on medications may overlook deeper issues like food access, inequality and long-term community health solutions.

A reflection on women’s suffrage highlights both progress and gaps in voting rights, honoring trailblazers like Ida B. Wells and Fannie Lou Hamer while urging continued action to protect and expand equality today.

A new proposal from Arizona, California and Nevada aims to stabilize the Colorado River through 2028, but experts warn short-term fixes may not be enough as drought, climate change and growing demand threaten the region’s long-term water future.

Last week I was helping some people clean up a building after a large social event. Among the other volunteers were a mother with her daughter and her daughter’s friend, both about 10 years old. I’ll call them Nina and Elsa.