California voters recently rejected a ballot initiative that would have reinstated affirmative action, a proposal that, while well-meaning, would not help as intended. A better way to root out inequality is to provide school choice to students and their families.

The two governments should decide that a new cold war is not an option, and concentrate on finding solutions to prevent one from occurring.

Some state and local governments are trimming retirement health benefits. The reforms are needed because many governments have not pre‐​funded the benefits, which is an irresponsible practice.