Our columnist Simone Biles showed the power of resisting expectations

Number. What a small and simple word. What a transformative power. Simone Biles used it to ultimate effect at the Tokyo Olympics this week. “Today, you know, no,” he said to reporters, explaining his decision to withdraw from the team gymnastics competition to protect his mental and physical health. It was a “no” that shook …

Nicholas Kristof, Times Columnist, Discusses his Candidacy for Oregon Governor

Nicholas Kristof, award-winning columnist for The New York Times, is considering running in the Democratic primary for governor of Oregon. Mr. Kristof, who grew up on a ranch in Yamhill, about 40 kilometers west of Portland, said in a statement that his friends were trying to get him into the race to replace Democratic Governor …