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Romney’s Pitch to Tax the Rich Is ‘Not Punishment’

Readers react to Mitt Romney’s call to raise taxes on the wealthy. Also: The moral bankruptcy revealed by the Epstein files.

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Encouraging Kids to Read Whole Books

Readers find a classroom trend of assigning shorter texts “troubling.” Also: Reaction to President Trump’s naming of a special envoy to Greenland.

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Tatiana Schlossberg’s Death: ‘Inexpressibly Sad’

Readers reflect on her life and the tragedies that have befallen the Kennedy family. Also: Protecting Planned Parenthood.

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Trump Is the Jan. 6 President

Tragically, America is still living in a political era that began on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Amy Schumer Moves On, Selling ‘Moonstruck’ House in Brooklyn

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There are countless ways to design a kitchen. Here are some of the most striking examples featured in On Location this year.

Phone Searches at the Border Are Up. How to Protect Your Privacy.

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.

Is an Occasional Cigarette Really That Bad?

We asked the experts if social smoking was essentially playing with fire.

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These easy upgrades will make that healthy vegetarian staple all the more special.

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