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Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

Sheldon H. Jacobson, Opinion Contributor

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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.

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The eclipse gave us something increasingly rare — shared experience  

There is no politics in the celestial skies.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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? 

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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? 

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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...

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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...

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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.  

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Putting the peer-review process to the test 

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

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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.   

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

No detection procedures are 100 percent foolproof.

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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.

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When the courts decide state legislative maps, we all lose 

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

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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...

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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.

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The Traveler Privacy Protection Act is a threat to our national security 

A group of senators has put forward a bill, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act, that, if enacted into law, will stop the use and advancement of...

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Gerrymandering is a crucial litmus test for the presidency 

Though gerrymandering occurs at the state level, how governors support or counter it is a good barometer for how they will support democracy for all...

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The future of airport security is facial recognition  

What is certain is that credential authentication technology is the driver that will transform airport security, and that biometrics like facial...

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Court rulings will fuel more gerrymandering — here’s how 

Before Democrats celebrate their victories, they must be aware of two tools that facilitate gerrymandering when maps are drawn.

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Don’t wait until the next mass shooting event to make gun safety a priority 

Gun safety is critically important; moving such discussions outside the political sphere is imperative.

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When deadlines fail 

Deadlines are certainly here to stay, no matter how seriously they are taken, or ignored.

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What is the Democrats’ Plan B for Biden? 

Who could step in if Biden’s health deteriorates or some other factor emerges that makes him unable or unfit to run?

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A House (GOP) divided against itself cannot stand 

The status quo isn’t working — unprecedented times demand unprecedented action.

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Who wins when union workers strike?  

President Biden plans to walk the picket lines with striking workers. He may end up regretting such actions.

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No company is immune from cyberattacks 

There were over 1 billion ransomware attempts made worldwide in 2021 and 2022 combined.

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The TSA has a problem

If the TSA wants to maintain and enhance its reputation among the traveling public, it must provide a secure and efficient checkpoint process.

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How old is too old when it comes to our elected officials?

As many of the most important people in government are well over 70 years of age, this begs the question: are there risks in having such elders in...

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