U.S. ViewpointsHow public celebrations quietly remake what it means to be American Updated July 3, 2026 at 2:58 PM
U.S. ViewpointsEditorial: On the birthright matter, the US Constitution is pretty clearUpdated July 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
U.S. ViewpointsEditorial: Important rulings characterize end of court's termUpdated July 1, 2026 at 3:34 PM
U.S. ViewpointsCommentary: Even in ugly times, the bicentennial united us. America 250 still can July 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM
U.S. ViewpointsGustavo Arellano: The sad inevitability of Justice Alito's birthright citizenship dissent July 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM
U.S. ViewpointsNurses will always be needed. But they are getting harder to findJuly 1, 2026 at 11:38 AM
U.S. ViewpointsCommentary: 19th century reformers made this country more equal, inclusive and strongJuly 1, 2026 at 10:58 AM
U.S. ViewpointsStephen L. Carter: Citizenship debates have always been tied up with race July 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM
U.S. ViewpointsData center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other Updated July 1, 2026 at 9:42 AM
U.S. ViewpointsEditorial: The Supreme Court protected states' rights. But Illinois is out of whack on mail-in voting Updated July 1, 2026 at 4:35 AM
U.S. ViewpointsEditorial: Chicago separated its mental health emergency response from public safety. Bad idea Updated July 1, 2026 at 4:25 AM
U.S. ViewpointsCommentary: Linking Italian Americans to the mob in news stories needs to stop July 1, 2026 at 4:18 AM
U.S. ViewpointsCommentary: The Supreme Court just gave the rich even more political power Updated July 1, 2026 at 4:15 AM
U.S. ViewpointsIn a rebuke to Trump, the Supreme Court rules that birthright citizenship is the law of the land Updated June 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM
U.S. ViewpointsCommentary: America's 250th birthday is a big deal - Enjoy the partyUpdated June 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
U.S. ViewpointsRobin Abcarian: Waymos are convenient, safe and increasingly obnoxious Updated June 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
U.S. ViewpointsCommentary: Fireworks are an outdated tradition America has outgrown Updated June 30, 2026 at 8:09 AM
U.S. ViewpointsEditorial: Trump is a troll. But he's correct that lots of killing is going on in Chicago June 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM
U.S. ViewpointsCarl P. Leubsdorf: From Ford to Trump - A contrast in anniversary celebrations June 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM