The most extended government shutdown in U.S. history has revived a familiar argument: The Senate’s filibuster is to blame for congressional paralysis. It’s a compelling narrative with a convenient ...

Readers respond to a guest essay that argued that more school vouchers would improve public education. To the Editor: Re “Democrats, This Is Why You Haven’t Fixed Schools Yet,” by Jorge Elorza ...

Many retirees rely on Social Security to help cover costs. The Senior Citizens League has warned that there's a big problem with Social Security that's only getting worse. Lawmakers need to act, or ...