The basic diplomatic problem for the U.S. is persuading Putin to accept something he has fiercely opposed: a free and independent Ukraine that can defend itself and deter a future attack.

At the end of Alice Wilder’s last letter, in railing against DEI, she reveals a basic misunderstanding of pro sports. “When professional sports teams hire on DEI, then perhaps it’s ok ...

Most Americans think Medicare covers long-term care, the regimen of daily help that many seniors will eventually require. It does not. That basic misunderstanding has retirement experts worried ...

Another issue with long-term analysis is the misunderstanding of basic math, as we discussed in “Market Corrections.” Charts often show percentage returns, which can be deceptive without ...

Most Americans think Medicare covers long-term care, the regimen of daily help that many seniors will eventually require. It does not. That basic misunderstanding has retirement experts worried ...

This statement reveals Musk’s basic misunderstanding of the whole program. Social Security taxes are commonly referred to as FICA taxes. FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act.

Jeff Jacoby’s criticism of unions, “Why don’t unions have to stand for reelection?” (Ideas, Sept. 15), belies a basic misunderstanding of how they function.

Underlying the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles are some basic misunderstandings about immigration law, such as who can be arrested and where and when it can happen. The anger is mirrored in ...

As a second Trump Administration takes shape, former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is arguing that the Democratic Party’s failures during the 2024 election cycle stemmed partly from a basic ...