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The article discusses the issue of illegal immigration and its impact on the United States. It highlights the demographic effects of immigration, such as the low fertility rate in the country and the need for immigrants to fill labor shortages. The article also addresses concerns about immigrants taking jobs and the strain they put on public services. It mentions Donald Trump's plan for mass deportation and the potential negative consequences of such a policy. The article concludes by suggesting that President Biden needs to offer a serious alternative plan to address the issue before the 2024 election. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the consequences of the delay in providing military aid to Ukraine. The delay has weakened Ukrainian troops' ability to defend their front line and cities, leaving them short of ammunition and outgunned by Russia. It has also made it harder for Ukraine to build fortifications and defend against Russian missiles. The article highlights the destruction of Ukraine's electrical generating capacity and the threat to Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. The delay in aid has forced Ukraine to move troops from the eastern to the northern front, reducing their ability to resist Russia. The article acknowledges that not all losses can be attributed to the delay in aid, as Ukraine is at a manpower disadvantage compared to Russia. The Biden administration and congressional Republicans share responsibility for the delays in authorizing advanced weapons systems and aid. The article emphasizes the importance of the outcome of Ukraine's war in determining the perception of America as a friend. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of free speech and open discourse on college campuses, emphasizing the need for universities to adopt the Chicago Principles. These principles advocate for a neutral stance on controversial issues, defending the practice of free speech, and disciplining individuals who harass others or break the law. The article argues that treating speech and conduct as political problems can lead to inconsistencies and damage the institutions. It also highlights the importance of universities opposing efforts that threaten their mission of truth-seeking. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the issue of truancy among students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite schools reopening, many students continue to have high levels of absences. In 2019, about 15% of students nationwide were chronically absent, and while data for the 2023-24 school year is not yet available, early statistics suggest that chronic absenteeism has increased. Factors contributing to this trend include students staying home for minor illnesses, aversion to school after pandemic-related learning losses, increased aggression and violence, and peer effects. The article emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue and the role of families in ensuring students' attendance. [Extracted from the article]

The Insurrection Act, a collection of statutes enacted between the 1790s and 1870s, grants the U.S. president broad authority to deploy the military for domestic purposes. While the first provision requires a state's request for federal support to quell an insurrection, the second and third provisions allow the president to deploy troops without a state's consent. A bipartisan panel has proposed reforms to the act, including clearer language, consultation and reporting requirements, and time limits on the president's authority. These reforms strike a balance between presidential power and necessary restraints, and Congress should work together to pass them. [Extracted from the article]

The Obama team's high hopes after its remarkable 2012 election victory are yielding to the realization that the second term will be a long, hard slog. They seem to have [...]

* The president now faces a momentous choice on whether to support the Keystone XL pipeline. But there are other decisions he could make that would have a far greater [...]