Diwali is now an official holiday in three states: California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill earlier in October that authorizes public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali as well as allows state employees and public school students to take the day off. This law will go into effect on Jan. 1.

Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali—the “Festival of Lights.” For many Americans, Diwali is a timeless reminder of light’s

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As pictures of the White House demolition began circulating, critics expressed outrage as the nation’s preeminent historical structure stood gutted.