An opinion piece arguing that Trump’s late-night raid on Venezuela to seize oil signals a government-backed resource grab for corporate allies, undermining Maduro’s legitimacy, flouting international law, and risking a dangerous precedent that could weaken the United States economically rather than strengthen it. It notes that Venezuelan heavy crude is costly to extract and that the broader US reliance on tariffs and cuts to science hurts long-term innovation, while the world’s electrification minerals (copper, lithium, aluminum) see China leading and the US lagging behind in competitiveness.
The article draws parallels between the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis in 2026, criticizing the use of lethal force by law enforcement and ICE, and calling for lawful, peaceful resistance and reform to prevent future tragedies.
Elon Musk made several ambitious predictions for 2025, including putting humans on Mars, deploying Tesla robotaxis nationwide, achieving artificial general intelligence, unveiling a flying Tesla Roadster, and cutting trillions in government waste, but none of these promises materialized by year's end.
The article reflects on the life and legacy of Brigitte Bardot, viewing her as a symbol of a generation of French women seeking autonomy in the mid-20th century, and notes her later dedication to animal rights and her critical, somewhat disillusioned view of France's cultural decline.
In 2025, President Trump dominated headlines with aggressive policies, issuing a record number of executive orders, pushing boundary-pushing immigration and trade measures, and implementing a costly tax law, but faced declining popularity due to economic concerns, rising inflation, and public dissatisfaction, despite technological advances like AI gaining widespread adoption.
The article criticizes Donald Trump for neglecting Colorado and retaliating against the state by dismantling NCAR, a leading climate research institution, possibly as revenge for Colorado's political stance, highlighting concerns about the impact on science and the environment.
The article criticizes President Trump's harsh and insensitive response to Rob Reiner's death, highlighting his tendency to divide Americans into us-versus-them categories and his lack of compassion, which has drawn bipartisan criticism and underscores his vengeful approach to leadership.
The article contrasts Rob Reiner's message about the power of compassion and consensus in American politics with Donald Trump's negative remarks, highlighting the importance of empathy and unity in leadership, as exemplified by Reiner's film 'The American President'.
The article critiques the portrayal of China's development model, emphasizing its political and social costs, and warns against the US adopting China's authoritarian approach, advocating instead for leveraging American values and strengths for sustainable growth.
The article condemns President Trump's harsh and cruel comments about Rob Reiner following Reiner's and his wife's deaths, highlighting Reiner's lifelong efforts to promote kindness, inclusion, and democracy, and criticizing Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric and political attacks. It urges readers to vote in Reiner's memory to oppose such cruelty and defend democratic values.
The Wall Street Journal launched 'Free Expression,' a new opinion section focusing on culture, politics, and daily life, available for free initially and later as a paid add-on, with plans to expand its multimedia presence and reach a broader audience beyond traditional financial and business coverage.
The article argues that the global warming crisis is overblown and losing credibility, citing the collapse of climate initiatives, over-exaggerated predictions, and shifting public and political attitudes, suggesting that the focus should now shift to practical energy solutions and addressing real environmental issues.
The article criticizes Europe for lacking a coherent strategic approach to the Ukraine conflict, highlighting its reliance on procedural measures like sanctions and insufficient military support, and contrasting this with the strategic foresight exemplified by China and historical European diplomacy. It argues that Europe's focus on virtue-signaling and proceduralism has left it dependent on the US and vulnerable to geopolitical shifts, with little plan to end the war effectively.
The article discusses the erosion of trust in the CDC and scientific institutions, highlighting issues like misinformation, political influence, and the culture war surrounding public health measures during COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of honesty, expertise, and accountability in maintaining democracy and effective public health responses.
The article reflects on the true meaning of military service and American character, emphasizing that veterans exemplify values like responsibility, selflessness, and commitment, which are essential to a healthy democracy. It argues that who we are as a nation is a choice, demonstrated through acts of service and sacrifice, and urges Americans to live up to these ideals beyond superficial symbols or slogans.
