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Fox: We can help end Parkinson's disease by learning early markers and symptoms, Biden must tackle inflation, address Americans struggling to pay for rent, gas, groceries, December political cartoon gallery from the USA TODAY Network, Biden achieves historic gains during his first year in office, but America remains divided, 20 million lives saved: How America came together to lead the fight against AIDS, We have the ability to help stop the spread of COVID variants by vaccinating kids, South Africa is paying price for excellence in detecting omicron with discrimination, Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan was a strategic failure, Trauma, identity and love: Being adopted didn't give me a better life, but changed my path, Biden's immigration policies fail families, weaken national security, Reparations call is a moral reckoning white Americans can no longer delay, Your plastic recyclables are getting shipped overseas, not made into shiny new products, November political cartoon gallery from the USA TODAY Network, The Biden burden: low approval ratings, soaring inflation and a COVID-19 culture war, Police recruitment was already tough. Attacks on qualified immunity make matters worse., Democrats and Republicans compete for title of who's more foolish in leading America, Jury finds Ahmaud Arbery's murderers guilty. But the racist defense arguments still sting., Let's lift up family caregivers. The work they do is more important than ever., Black pastor: Verdict in Arbery murder case puts nation closer to fair and equal justice, I have masks, a heaping supply of gratitude and a plan to make memories using my sewing machine, 25 million reasons to be thankful in Charlottesville, where there's accountability for hate, I was wrongly convicted and sentenced to death. We need to do more to help exonerees., Family secrets will take a seat at every Thanksgiving table – and not just the recipes, Ahmaud Arbery was murdered or, more accurately, lynched, I was dropped on a jetway. Airlines make it dangerous for people with disabilities to fly., Thanksgiving cartoon gallery: The best turkey day cartoons from the USA TODAY Network, PEA-can or puh-CON? This Thanksgiving, remember the traditions – and pies – that bind us, Suing cops takes forever because they get 3 chances to appeal. Why should they?, From Zoom to COVID vaccines to Biden and (gulp) Trump, a liberal's Thanksgiving thanks, November political cartoon gallery from the USA TODAY Network, I marched in the Waukesha Christmas parade, then saw an SUV speeding and heard a loud bang, Rodney Dangerfield still gets respect and laughs on what would be his 100th birthday, From Kenosha riots to Kyle Rittenhouse trial, biased media coverage makes everyone angrier, My family of six gets a hefty monthly child tax credit check – and that's a problem, Michael Flynn is wrong. Christians shouldn't mandate one religion for everyone in America., 'A major reset is needed:' TIME'S UP women's group to rebuild, writes outgoing CEO, Silicon Valley makes a god of Big Tech. But religious faith is exactly what it needs., 'Liberty and justice for all?' Rittenhouse verdict shows we're far from that ideal, In a win for victims and facts, Alex Jones is being held accountable for misinformation, College professors have a right to provoke and upset you. It's a part of learning., Gucci granddaughter: Child sexual abuse can happen to anyone. I am living proof of it., Microchipping your pets doesn't have to be expensive. Paying for registration is a scam., Black pastors helped guide this nation's moral conscience. We shouldn't keep them out of court., After Britney Spears' abusive conservatorship, don't reform the system – abolish it, Infrastructure was once a crashing bore. Now it symbolizes our sick, violent politics., Building a new era of engagement between tribal nations and the federal government, Joe Biden wants your boss to force you to get vaccinated. That's not how it should work., Don't trust the polls: Pollsters are increasingly unable to predict American thought, Why did public officials defer to Travis Scott's sovereignty while people died?, University officials flagrantly violate student speech rights. Courts let them off the hook., Texas voting law cracks down: I was convicted of voter fraud but my vote didn't even count, Has Christmas come too soon? Ask the expert: Mike Thompson, The mentor women need today should do more than smile. Go ahead and speak up, too., Schools in crisis. Here's how we can fix education in America and ensure our kids succeed, Prosecutors crash and burn in Kyle Rittenhouse case, but polarized America doesn't see it, At Travis Scott's Astroworld, I had to help lift shorter people up so they could breathe, Aaron Rodgers is guilty of a lot more than breaking NFL rules, Liz Cheney's anti-Trump crusade will end her career or make her a White House contender, Jobs, jabs, infrastructure, prosperity, peace: Why isn't Biden doing more to tout his wins?, It's hard to make a living in America. The Great Resignation is a good thing for everyone., Ben & Jerry: We white people need to use our power to fight police abuse, Texas voting law cracks down: I was convicted of voter fraud but my vote didn't even count, Big Bird vs. Ted Cruz smackdown: Mike Thompson, The nightmare of online learning: Here's what I've learned as a teacher. It's not pretty., Climate change is hurting the great American road trip. Will my daughters go on one again?, Calls to reform qualified immunity are coming from left and right. I'm still skeptical., What Colin Powell's legacy meant for me as a Black Republican and public servant, I grew up a Texan evangelical Christian. I'm not a single-issue voter any more., We need clearer messaging on COVID boosters for adults, Police case gave Supreme Court a chance to protect your rights to record cops. It whiffed., COVID-19 vaccines for children sparks controversy: Mike Thompson, Republicans fight the American dream with their anti-Muslim attacks on Syed's nomination, My heart is for Glenn Youngkin. But my vote is for Terry McAuliffe as Virginia governor., My great-grandmother died from an illegal abortion. Her story could be one you know soon., 'It was time to fight back': My journey from the Republican Party, through grief, to advocacy, As Biden addresses Glasgow climate summit, it's clear talk is no longer cheap, Pope Francis helps protect Biden from intimidation by U.S. bishops, World Series: 'This is the pure game, the right game, the irresistible game', The global supply chain crisis isn't going away soon: Mike Thompson toon, Defeating COVID-19: Biden should require airline passengers to show proof of vaccination, Colin Powell and I were once Black Republicans. He taught me to put country over party., Congress has chance to wipe the slate clean for formerly convicted. They should take it., Ending qualified immunity won't ruin cops' finances. It will better protect the public., I keep seeing patients who are still too afraid of getting the COVID-19 vaccine: Doctor, Facebook whistleblower finally might force Congress to negotiate policing social media, Facebook: We agree it's long past time for Congress to set clear and fair rules for the internet, Cut the nonsense in the child care subsidy debate: Mike Thompson toon, Every workplace has a Jon Gruden. There should be a higher standard in corporate America., National Coming Out Day: For many LGBTQ youth in foster care, 'coming out' isn't an option, 'Treat us better': Nurses flee hospital jobs because working conditions aren't safe, Navigating holiday visitation schedules can be war. Before firing the next shot, think of the kids., Latest California oil spill paints grim picture for future generations, USA TODAY Editorial Board: Biden needs to make rapid tests easily available to all Americans, Navalny from prison: Corruption flourishes when there's disregard for human rights, Bernie Sanders: For America's sake, we can't afford to cut $3.5 trillion spending plan, Qualified immunity: 8 myths about why police need it to protect the public, October political cartoon gallery from the USA TODAY Network, Prince William, Michael Bloomberg: We're in a race to save Earth from climate change, Have some damn respect: Why schools can't find enough teachers to fill classrooms, Channeling my mom (but never her hair), I see reason for hope this fall: Kids' vaccines are coming, It's OK to want justice for Gabby Petito and acknowledge the thousands still missing. We should., To help stop the spread of COVID-19, stop packing a major hot spot: prisons and jails, 'Horrific': Biden administration's handling of Haitian migrants at US border is shameful, Don't fall for the allure of dying leaves. A new season means extra work, aggravation..