There’s no easy exit for the US in Afghanistan

Deal with Taliban short on answers for Afghans

The agreement includes a Taliban commitment to start direct negotiations with the Afghan government within 10 days over a cease-fire and political settlement of the war.

US peace deal leaves Afghans to determine post-war landscape

Now that the U.S. has signed a deal with the Taliban to eventually leave Afghanistan, it will soon be up to Afghans on both sides of the conflict to decide what peace will look like

Prospect of Sanders as presidential nominee divides Senate Democrats

They have worked more closely with the self-proclaimed democratic socialist than anyone else the past 13 years, and some fear his impact on competitive Senate races.

Question 1: Maine’s 31st people’s veto referendum

Opting out of vaccinations should not be an option

Could Bernie Sanders beat Donald Trump?

Assessing the relevant data points after the senator's dominant win in Nevada's caucus.

Shift to digital census raises fear of Iowa-like breakdown

Some observers worry that this year's census carries the same potential for mayhem as last month's Iowa caucuses, except on an infinitely larger scale

Advocates see challenges in persuading immigrants to fill out census forms

After the battle over a citizenship question, many worry that responding could invite scrutiny by authorities.

Why the 2020 census matters for rural Americans