Opinion: Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris serves to placate stans so eager to justify their admiration for her. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

"America is sadly stuck with Trump's influence on American politics. Those looking for a quick fix ignore the problems that got us here in the first place," writes columnist Dace Potas. bit.ly/3X2oU4J

Opinion: Adding more people with more guns – even trained police and military veterans – is not the answer to school violence. Tougher gun regulations are. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: As Democrats court the Midwest with Tim Walz, our disappearing farms show both sides have deeper problems on the price of food. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: The bogus claims about Springfield pets got their start Friday on the site formerly known as Twitter. Then a presidential candidate said it on TV. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: To Tuskegee University founding principal Booker T. Washington, from the first alumnus to lead the HBCU you envisioned when it opened in 1881. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

"The language of Swift’s endorsement alludes to her own realization that she alone cannot save democracy. That work belongs to us and the leaders we elect," writes columnist Kofi Mframa. bit.ly/3ZmMITJ

"When refugees come here after fleeing war and persecution, they demonstrate a determination and grit many Ohioans would recognize in themselves," write Andrew Ginther and Don DePerro. bit.ly/3zsEzlT

Opinion: In the 120 years of Olympic diving, there are only two superpowers: Team USA and China. But the NCAA settlement could damage my sport. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: The entire debate is a major win for Vice President Kamala Harris. Now she has to use the moment to her advantage. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: 'Not long ago, billionaire Elon Musk ate my cat, Mr. Smushyface. Days later, Donald Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, ate my dog, Zoe.' usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

"This is the country that vowed to 'never again' fall into the traps of fascism," writes journalist Khue Pham. "Why did you not learn from your past?" bit.ly/4d4pAw8

Opinion: For everybody else who knows better, Beyoncé's success was never going to knock down the walls that have been barring Black entry for a hundred years. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: If Trump had any Haitian friends he would have tasted some of the best food of his flavorless, potato-salad-eating life. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

"Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump seems to realize how important this issue is, and he's trying to make us all forget that he appointed the justices who struck down Roe v. Wade," writes columnist sara pequeño. bit.ly/47qW7LU

"It’s well known that Michigan will be key to the presidential election in November," writes columnist Ingrid Jacques. "That’s not the only race that matters here in my state, however. Michigan holds one of the few open U.S. Senate seats this year." bit.ly/3zhQ2oj

"The change from traditional conservativism to MAGA is complete, and former President Donald Trump is largely to blame," writes columnist Dace Potas. bit.ly/3zdm5G5

Opinion: Swing-voters from both parties don't like Project 2025. But they come at it from different directions. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: Sen. Ted Cruz appears to face a tight race against Rep. Colin Allred in his bid to win reelection to the U.S. Senate from Texas. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: President Biden has only granted 1.4% of clemency petitions submitted. There are four months left for cannabis justice before his term ends. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…