Charles Lane

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As many head off for Thanksgiving after a disorienting month, our columnists tried to find anything in the world — in news and politics and their lives — to be grateful for. They had to dig deep, but they found gratitude for traditions forcing them toward normalcy, for the systems that work and for Matt Gaetz making Cameos instead of being the next attorney general.

• Opinions

And can we disentangle his good ideas from his conspiracy theories?

• Opinions

The Democratic base thinks one way, persuadable voters another. That put Kamala Harris in a tough spot.

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People are justifiably alarmed at the prospect of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being in charge of U.S. health policy. He amplifies conspiracy theories, is anti-vaccine and makes bizarre health claims that aren't backed up by evidence. But underneath his rhetoric, Kennedy has floated some interesting ideas, like limiting processed foods or banning pharmaceutical ads. Deputy Opinions editor Charles Lane talks with physician and columnist Leana Wen and editor Rob Gebelhoff about separating fact from fiction and what we should actually do to make America healthier.

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The naturalization ceremony is old-fashioned but awesome. My spouse was among the newbies this year.

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Let’s take a look at what the architect of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre meant with the slogan.

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Both candidates are trying to humanize themselves. Is it working?

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In the final stretch of the presidential campaign, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are turning to popular lifestyle and comedy podcasts to woo different audiences. We were curious whether the candidates sounded any different in these environments than at their rallies. So columnists Charles Lane, Molly Roberts and Perry Bacon listened in and discussed what they learned.

• Opinions

Rose disgraced the game. He didn’t deserve to be in the Hall of Fame, but his accomplishments do.