A guest editorial originally published in the Wall Street Journal argues that cutting drug costs is an essential step toward more equitable health care. Although republished by The Cumberland Times-News, the editorial does not necessarily represent the newspaper’s own viewpoint.

A Ukrainian refugee believed she could escape the horrors of war by seeking safety in the United States, only to learn that unaddressed crime poses its own threats. The tragic outcome underscores the need for swift and decisive justice if society hopes to deter future evil acts.