There is no way to meet the present challenge without a significant degree of real loss. But that does not mean these decisions have to be pitched as zero-sum battles.

Beyond relations with Iran and North Korea, the way Mr. Trump is wielding economic and military power will come with collateral costs.

Police fired tear gas and pepper spray at thousands of U.S. citizens. The demonstrations received little news coverage. That is because the protests did not happen in Oklahoma or West Virginia but in Puerto Rico.

The Trump administration shows a lack of respect for the sovereignty of Native American nations.

The United States can offer this nation’s own grim legacy on abortion as an ominous warning to the Irish people.

Wisconsin is the 15th state to at least put limits on seizures. Other states should follow suit.