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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

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How do transgender athletes fit into college sports? 

When policies are crafted that are not aligned with the data, the cost in time, resources and emotion will be unnecessarily high.

06.12.2024 7

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After a rough election season, we must embrace gratitude, appreciation and thanks 

Every expression of gratitude and appreciation is like a seed planted that has the potential to spawn good.  

27.11.2024 10

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The top issues Trump 2.0 will need to tackle 

Donald Trump will effectively hit the ground running in January, and there are several pressing issues that should be on the top of his agenda.

19.11.2024 10

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People to remember from the unforgettable 2024 election 

The 2024 election will be memorable, for many reasons, and for the many people that contributed to its execution.

14.11.2024 4

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Pollsters just can’t get it right on Trump — will Harris flip the script? 

Relying on polls has been an exercise in futility since 2016 — this time, could it be in Kamala Harris's favor?

04.11.2024 6

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Four certainties in an uncertain election

Election Day is now just one week away.

29.10.2024 9

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The problem with polling 

and predicting that “somewhere” is nearly impossible.  With the election jus two weeks away, new polls will say nothing meaningful, even if...

23.10.2024 10

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Trump’s polarizing style is the GOP’s missed opportunity

The problem that many such voters have in this election is Trump’s style, even when they favor his policies over those offered by Kamala Harris and...

12.10.2024 10

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Our nation needs people like Jon Tester and Larry Hogan in the Senate 

Slowing the extreme partisan wave that permeates the House and the Senate can only be achieved by voters, one election at a time.

09.10.2024 6

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How will the TSA respond to exploding pagers in the Middle East?  

Anyone can enter an airport with hidden explosives, including the type used by Israel in the Middle East.

01.10.2024 30

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Threat detected: Why the Department of Homeland Security is investing in AI 

AI is superb in taking data — typically lots of data — and learning patterns that can uncover trends. In the case of Homeland Security, it can...

25.09.2024 7

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Bad actors already have your data, but there's something you can do about it 

The NPD breach was one of the largest on record. It will not be the last.

16.09.2024 10

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Election 2024 will all come down to turnout — here’s what you need to know 

Polling numbers show what could be a close race, particularly in battleground states. But the underlying trending support for Democrats is...

04.09.2024 10

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Politicians and misinformation go hand in hand, but it’s a dangerous game  

Cherry-picking data is in the nature of politics, but the backlash can be detrimental to a campaign.

26.08.2024 5

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It’s election season — why aren’t we talking about gun violence? 

Why does gun safety face such headwinds as an election topic of concern? 

19.08.2024 6

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5 takeaways from the 2024 Paris Olympics  

When the final tally of medals was made, the United States won 126 total, including 40 gold medals. It's the most won by the U.S. since the 1984 Los...

13.08.2024 7

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Could the ‘13 Keys to the White House’ be wrong in 2024?

Allan Lichtman, a historian and election prognosticator, is predicting that Kamala Harris is on track to win the presidential election, but he...

06.08.2024 5

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We can’t let another doping scandal sideline the Olympic Games 

Given the current state of world conflicts, we all need the Olympic Games. Every precaution must be taken to ensure that performance on the playing...

31.07.2024 6

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Everyone knew it was time for Biden to step aside. How will the Republicans respond?  

Democrats now have a glimmer of hope to keep the White House in 2024.

22.07.2024 5

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The rewards of AI are huge, but so are the risks — enter AI insurance 

As AI becomes more ubiquitous in society, mistakes and personal injuries are certain to occur.

15.07.2024 20

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Trump and Biden won’t step aside — the parties must make them do it. 

It is time for our elected officials to do what they are elected do to: namely, serve the interests of the people who put them into power.

10.07.2024 7

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Is our food supply chain at risk? 

Any disruptions along the food supply chain can have disastrous consequences.

03.07.2024 10

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Put away your credit cards — soon you might be paying with your face 

Facial recognition technology is gaining traction for identity verification in retail and other industries, offering a more efficient and secure way...

27.06.2024 4

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All bets are off in the 2024 race for the White House 

Even though both Joe Biden and Donald Trump should be the nominees for their respective parties, there are ample doubts — and the numbers get...

18.06.2024 4

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Paying student-athletes opens an expensive can of worms for universities 

The House v. NCAA settlement paves the way for student-athletes to be paid for competing in intercollegiate sports. The question is, how?

11.06.2024 10

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Beyond a reasonable doubt: Why the Trump verdict deserves respect 

If our legal system cannot be trusted, our nation has problems far worse than a former president being so convicted. 

04.06.2024 20

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Should America be worried about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve this summer? 

Gas prices always become an issue in the summer months, as Americans hit the road for holiday travel — only this year, there may be another factor...

30.05.2024 10

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When a bumpy ride turns deadly: How worried should you be about turbulence? 

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced such severe turbulence that a person was killed and several more were injured.

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Has the administration overstepped with the new airline ticket fee disclosures? 

The USDOT’s attempt to control airline finances, effectively highlighting the gap between the different types of flyers and airline loyalty...

17.05.2024 30

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The perils of plastics 

prompted numerous studies and reports discussing how exposure to plastics may negatively influence human health.   Most recently, the impact of...

08.05.2024 10

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A commonsense way to actually fix air travel 

Air travel is risky business.

01.05.2024 10

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A slam dunk for women’s sports: Caitlin Clark could be a game-changer for the WNBA 

What elevated women’s college basketball this past season was Caitlin Clark.

26.04.2024 80

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The eclipse gave us something increasingly rare — shared experience  

There is no politics in the celestial skies.

17.04.2024 30

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Biden versus Trump: Is this the best we can do? 

The system used to determine who will be on the ballot has spoken, no matter how flawed such a system may be.

12.04.2024 9

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Will the politics of sports gambling make it the next national ‘addiction’ crisis? 

We are entrenched in a nationwide sports gambling epidemic that has yet to reach its crescendo. How far, and low, this epidemic must progress remains...

05.04.2024 10

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Lessons from the Baltimore bridge collapse 

Little good appears to come from any such incident. Except any time an accident of this magnitude occurs, a root cause analysis will look for the...

29.03.2024 10

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Lottery culture is overtaking America, but for most, it’s a losing bet 

Large jackpots have become conversation pieces, fueling a lottery culture that permeates the nation.

27.03.2024 6

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United Airlines had a bad few weeks — should air travelers be worried?  

Is there an issue with United, with the airplane manufacturers, or some other factors that caused such events? 

20.03.2024 10

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The future of airport security is here: Get ready for self-service lanes 

Self-service checkout lanes have become popular in retail outlets. Is it really a good idea to insert an economic model into a security system? 

14.03.2024 10

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Let’s stop wasting time on the Daylight Saving Time debate 

Standard Time will end at 2AM on March 10, 2024, beginning nearly eight months of Daylight Saving Time. — and another round of discussion on the...

08.03.2024 10

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Why Larry Hogan represents the best of US politics 

The people of Maryland are fortunate to have had Hogan serve as their governor for eight years. They will be even more fortunate to have him serve as...

28.02.2024 10

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Sen. Cruz thinks there should be a 'super Precheck’ level of screening for certain people — he’s right

Ted Cruz (R-Texas) may be right for the wrong reason, but the airport security screening system can be improved.  

19.02.2024 10

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Putting the peer-review process to the test 

The peer-review process works provided the participants are invested in it.

13.02.2024 10

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The problem with primaries 

There's a reason each party’s voters are their own worst enemy when they vote in their primaries.   

29.01.2024 8

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Every year there are more firearms found at airports — should you be concerned? 

No detection procedures are 100 percent foolproof.

18.01.2024 6

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The calculus for Democrats is clear — Biden needs to step aside, now 

The current situation is far too risky for Democrats.

09.01.2024 20

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When the courts decide state legislative maps, we all lose 

The time for constitutional change has arrived. Voters deserve better.  

03.01.2024 20

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Gerrymandering is an enemy to democracy — we need constitutional reform now 

Gerrymandering will never be fixed in the courts. It will only be healed with a constitutional change that makes it ineffective to gain political...

19.12.2023 10

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During the holidays, soft targets require your attention — and vigilance

The open structure of soft targets makes airport security–style screening impractical and inappropriate.

08.12.2023 20

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