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University of Michigan plans to shield 2027 freshman letter grades from transcripts in new mental health plan

August 8, 2026

University of Michigan plans to shield 2027 freshman letter grades from transcripts in new mental health plan

The University of Michigan's new pass-fail grading policy for 2027 freshmen aims to curb the mental health crisis, but a psychotherapist warns it may backfire.

Hits and misses

August 8, 2026

Hits and misses

The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Kyle Peterson, Dan Henninger and Allysia Finley.

The progressive push for ever-higher taxes

August 8, 2026

The progressive push for ever-higher taxes

Gerry Baker and the Wall Street Journal opinion panel examine progressive efforts to implement wealth taxes in states like California, highlighting how local Democratic policies clash with Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Maher blasts Rand Paul for releasing Fauci’s COVID diaries; PR expert suggests a new course for the senator

August 8, 2026

Maher blasts Rand Paul for releasing Fauci’s COVID diaries; PR expert suggests a new course for the senator

Comedian Bill Maher accused Rand Paul of betraying his libertarian brand by releasing Fauci's private COVID-19 diary and pursuing contempt charges.

DAVID MARCUS: Mamdani's faux African accent as telling as it is bizarre

August 8, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Mamdani's faux African accent as telling as it is bizarre

A resurfaced 2016 video shows Zohran Mamdani speaking in a full African/South Asian accent while promoting a Disney film he worked on as a dance adviser.

Hillary Clinton calls out far-left reluctance to support her, warns GOP 'communist' attacks will be effective

August 8, 2026

Hillary Clinton calls out far-left reluctance to support her, warns GOP 'communist' attacks will be effective

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns progressives' refusal to back establishment Democrats after primaries creates a costly one-way street.

Controversial streamer Hasan Piker's lecture axed by University of Washington amid free speech questions

August 8, 2026

Controversial streamer Hasan Piker's lecture axed by University of Washington amid free speech questions

Hasan Piker's canceled University of Washington lecture sparks a free speech debate, and FIRE questions whether public backlash drove the decision.

Lawyer-turned-social media sensation is betting it all on God, love and grief

August 8, 2026

Lawyer-turned-social media sensation is betting it all on God, love and grief

With a book deal and international tour ahead, Davide De Pierro explains how his car vlogs and Italian American roots helped him earn 6 million followers.

Georgia ICE sweep nabs over 700 criminal illegal aliens, including sex offenders, child abusers

August 8, 2026

Georgia ICE sweep nabs over 700 criminal illegal aliens, including sex offenders, child abusers

Operation Safe Community in Atlanta, Georgia, netted over 1,200 immigration arrests, and DHS said 720 had criminal histories, including sex crimes.

Socialism’s campus appeal meets Gen Z resistance as students keep score on communism

August 8, 2026

Socialism’s campus appeal meets Gen Z resistance as students keep score on communism

John Fetterman joined 800 pro-Israel students in Washington as socialist primary wins signal a leftward shift reshaping Democrats' stance on Israel.