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Author: Kirsten Powers, Opinion columnist

News

Cory Booker: A candidate who’s ‘too nice’ may be just what Democrats need to beat Trump

October 2, 2019 Kirsten Powers, Opinion columnist Comments Off on Cory Booker: A candidate who’s ‘too nice’ may be just what Democrats need to beat Trump

Democrats say they want a return to civility in politics. But can a civil person like Cory Booker win against Trump, one of the meanest guys in D.C.?

Life

Don’t mock Marianne Williamson, Democrats need her spiritual politics in dark Trump era

July 31, 2019 Kirsten Powers, Opinion columnist Comments Off on Don’t mock Marianne Williamson, Democrats need her spiritual politics in dark Trump era

Williamson is not a dingbat interloper in the 2020 Democratic debates. It’s been frustrating to see my brilliant friend caricatured based on ignorance.

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‘Heartbeat bills’ reveal extremist anti-abortion view that values unborn over women

May 14, 2019 Kirsten Powers, Opinion columnist Comments Off on ‘Heartbeat bills’ reveal extremist anti-abortion view that values unborn over women

The anti-abortion movement pays lip service to caring for women, but there is only one thing they care about: the unborn. I care about all lives.

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Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s countercultural approach to Christianity is what America needs now

April 3, 2019 Kirsten Powers, Opinion columnist Comments Off on Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s countercultural approach to Christianity is what America needs now

In a pugilistic take-no-prisoners era, Mayor Pete preaches grace toward political foes while doubting Trump’s Christianity.

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‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023 John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

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August 31, 2023 Jennifer Jolly

‘Couldn’t believe it’: Floridians emerge from Idalia’s destruction with hopes to recover

August 31, 2023 Christopher Cann, Douglas Soule and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

August 31, 2023 Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023 Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023 USA TODAY
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