Nations that have legalized euthanasia have consistently witnessed attempts to broaden its eligibility, with many of these efforts proving successful, according to Adam James Pollock writing for UnHerd. The Netherlands, 23 years after enacting its euthanasia law, has reportedly seen its first beneficiary under the age of 12, mirroring Belgium's allowance of child euthanasia. Canada is currently debating the possibility of euthanasia for newborn infants with deformities or medical syndromes. While a recent assisted-suicide bill in Britain proposes to limit eligibility to terminally ill adults with six months or less to live, advocates are already pushing for broader criteria, arguing that life expectancy alone is not a sufficient determinant.
Pollock warns that any vote in favor of euthanasia legislation inevitably opens the door to future expansions, urging caution before it is too late.
Separately, The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board points to the current "acute memory chip shortage" that is driving up prices across various sectors as a consequence of American policy failures. The Board notes that while major memory chip manufacturers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix are working to increase production, the U.S. permitting process creates significant obstacles. The article cites "political misallocation of capital" stemming from Senator Chuck Schumer's 2022 initiatives, which influenced Micron's decision to plan a factory at a suboptimal location upstate. New York's "laborious environmental reviews" have reportedly delayed construction by two years, prompting Micron to expedite the development of a manufacturing facility in Boise, Idaho. Consequently, consumers are facing higher prices attributed to "Schumer's political meddling."
In education, a commentary in City Journal highlights New Orleans' transformation into a nearly all-charter, all-choice school district following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Paul G. Vallas reports that this reform has led to significant academic growth in Louisiana, placing the state near the top nationally for reading and math improvements between 2022 and 2025. The state also reportedly exceeded its pre-pandemic performance in both subjects, despite having per-pupil spending below the national average for many other states. Vallas argues that this success challenges the notion that poor educational outcomes are solely due to inadequate funding. The all-choice system, he suggests, liberated families from failing neighborhood schools and allowed for the reduction of central administrative staff. New Orleans, according to Vallas, demonstrates that student outcomes can improve when adults lose the power to perpetuate failure, even in a disadvantaged urban setting and without additional financial investment.
In Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner is criticized by Jonathan Turley at The Hill for what is described as his dual role as prosecutor and top public defender. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has reportedly denounced Krasner for "mendacious filings" aimed at undermining murder and other criminal cases, with his efforts to overturn convictions facilitating injustice. In one instance, a supervisor in Krasner's office was disbarred for repeatedly lying in a bid to overturn a conviction. Turley observes that Krasner appears to embrace court sanctions as a "badge of honor" among voters who are distrustful of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Finally, a commentary in USA Today by Ingrid Jacques asserts that Democrats are the primary drivers of a perceived decline in American pride. Referencing actor Robert De Niro's critical remarks about national pride, Jacques notes that polls indicate Republican pride in the U.S. has consistently remained around 90% since 2001, while Democratic pride has declined to 36%. Jacques concludes that national pride should transcend political affiliations, suggesting De Niro should not have ceased to love his country.