In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.

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Politicians on both the left and the right have sought to change or limit what teachers can do inside classrooms. Teachers often ignore them.

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What happened on that subway train — and the acquittal that followed — deserves a more measured response.

If the party fails to see this, it will be the one left behind.