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WSU guest opinion: Robots versus teachers

A few weeks ago, the first lady introduced the notion of a robot teacher — one that could provide expert instruction to a range of learners. After walking down a long hallway and around a conference table, the humanoid introduced itself: “I’m Figure 03, a humanoid built for the United ...

HARROP: There’s a reason some populist views are popular

The British election should serve as a warning to Democrats who let their left fringe run riot with scant criticism. Too many Democratic strategists and friends in the progressive media read the noise coming from the far left as evidence of broader public opinion than warranted, even among ...

Guest opinion: What we saw from the attack drama in D.C.

The White House Correspondence Dinner doesn’t need a ballroom with state of the art bulletproof glass; it just needs to die out as an event altogether. This year’s event as we all know by now was interrupted by an assassination attempt on President Trump (and his cabinet). Of course, the ...

MADSEN: Understanding gendered communication: What science reveals

This article is the fifth in a series designed to help parents, family members, educators, and community members better understand gender differences so we can more effectively support the children, youth, and families in our lives. The first editorial examined how boys and girls see the world, ...

The Homefront: Celebrating motherhood’s generational connection

Celebrating mothers just one day each year seems sparse. But we’ll take that day because we’re that needy. My daughter shows up at my office door. “I’m hiding from my kids,” she tells me. Wordlessly I motion her in. This is not the first time. We both know the drill. She stays ...