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There’s one question that should guide nations — or you, — in deciding whether to recognize a Palestinian state: Will doing so bring Israel and Palestinians closer to peace, or not? Recognition will help ensure a strong future for the Jewish people.

Burning questions

The law named for Anthony Comstock drove abortion underground and banned contraception. Now conservatives are hoping to dust it off to make abortion pills and even the Pill illegal again.

Greg Abbott’s pardon is an attack on multiracial democracy.

Federal records show a dramatic spending increase that critics say is primarily intended to punish criticism of Israel and target pro-Palestinian groups

The antiwar movement now stands at a crossroads this summer, poised to become a transformative force for peace in a world wracked by violent conflict.

Fear on campus

The real danger posed by the Gaza solidarity encampments is their attack on unfettered autocratic governance by university administrations and wealthy benefactors.

The former president now seeking reelection had plenty of opportunities to raise wages or offer better worker protections. We know exactly what he did instead.

Opposed by management and politicians at every turn, Alabama Mercedes workers lost their union election yesterday. It’s a real setback — but the Mercedes workers say they won’t stop organizing until they get a union.