Opinion

Who’s Too Old to Be President Now? Take a Guess.

Who’s Too Old to Be President Now? Take a Guess.

Gail Collins
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Politics

If voters felt 81 was too old for Joe Biden, it’s hard to believe they can overlook 78 in Donald Trump.


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A Veep Star Vibe-Checks the Debate

A Veep Star Vibe-Checks the Debate

the Gregory Brothers and Tony Hale
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Politics

“This is not a date, it’s a debate!”


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The V.P. Debate Came Down to One Moment

The V.P. Debate Came Down to One Moment

‘The Ezra Klein Show’
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Politics

JD Vance’s response to a question about challenging this year’s election results was telling.


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Why Hurricane Helene Won’t Provoke Action on Climate Change

Why Hurricane Helene Won’t Provoke Action on Climate Change

David Wallace-Wells
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Politics

Extreme climate was supposed to shock us into action. What happened?


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Pete Rose Never Changed, but Baseball Did

Pete Rose Never Changed, but Baseball Did

Daniel J. Wakin
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Politics

It has begun to acknowledge what Rose knew: That sports are deeply intertwined with gambling.


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Vance vs. Walz: The Debate Reviews Are In

Vance vs. Walz: The Debate Reviews Are In

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Politics

Readers offer assessments of the candidates’ performances while praising the debate’s civility. Also: A college president’s resignation; storm relocation.


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The Misogyny of Gen Z Men Has Been Overstated

The Misogyny of Gen Z Men Has Been Overstated

Jessica Grose
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Politics

The majority of them support equality, even if they don’t call themselves feminists.


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Why Trump Wants to Make America the ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’

Why Trump Wants to Make America the ‘Crypto Capital of the Planet’

Thomas B. Edsall
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Politics

The former president’s views of virtual coins have shifted markedly in recognition of the emergence of this sector as a major player in campaign finance.


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Nicole Kidman Is Owning the Female Gaze

Nicole Kidman Is Owning the Female Gaze

Jennifer Weiner
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Politics

She’s everywhere, and she’s giving a lot of work to female talent. Is that such a bad thing?


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13 Writers on Who Won the Walz-Vance Vice-Presidential Debate

13 Writers on Who Won the Walz-Vance Vice-Presidential Debate

New York Times Opinion
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Politics

Our columnists and contributors rate Tim Walz’s and JD Vance’s debate performances.


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‘If Germany Can Do It, Why Can’t We?’

‘If Germany Can Do It, Why Can’t We?’

Serge Schmemann
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Politics

Germany’s unilateral decision to close its borders has angered its neighbors in Europe.


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Disease Outbreaks Should Have ‘Storm Warnings’

Disease Outbreaks Should Have ‘Storm Warnings’

Caitlin Rivers
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Politics

Public health experts too often fail to sound the alarm.


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How Storms Like Helene Will Transform the American South

How Storms Like Helene Will Transform the American South

Abrahm Lustgarten
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Politics

The exodus of the young means high-risk towns could enter a population death spiral.


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This Is Why MAGA Loves JD Vance

This Is Why MAGA Loves JD Vance

David French
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Politics

Trump’s running mate is no Mike Pence.


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Walz Failed to Expose Vance’s Debate Masquerade

Walz Failed to Expose Vance’s Debate Masquerade

David Firestone
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Politics

Harris’s running mate missed multiple opportunities to demonstrate how Trump and his running mate are unfit for office.


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