Democracy” gets thrown around a lot in American politics. Usually, when someone wins, they say democracy worked. When someone ...

Leon Panetta is correct that our political parties are devoid of leadership (“The Great Partisan Abdication,” op-ed, Aug. 28). But in asserting that the American people “vote for leaders to go to ...

Education in America has long been a topic of vigorous debate, with differing opinions on its purpose and who should shape how it's taught. It’s no surprise that in our diverse society, such ... more ...