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Mallory Ortberg of The Toast will fill almost decade-old shoes for Slate's popular advice column, but not without getting advice first. Before she pays it forward, we seek her words on a timely issue.

Former Maryland Gov. O'Malley won cheers referring to "that immigrant-bashing carnival barker Donald Trump," and adding "the symbol of America is the Statue of Liberty, not a barbed-wire fence."

ISIS has now claimed responsibility for major terrorist attacks in France, Egypt and Lebanon. This could galvanize its enemies to take stronger action against the extremist group, some analysts say.

Social activist Rokhaya Diallo says that French Muslims shouldn't be expected to answer for the violence in Paris because of their religion — and that they have felt the pain of the attacks, as well.

Less than a week since the death of a friend, and just days since the Paris killings, NPR's Michel Martin says the loss of life — be it in Beirut, Niger or even next door — must always matter.

Doctors were once unquestioned authorities on how aggressively to treat the sickest and most premature babies. Then parents started pushing back for more say. The responsibility can be excruciating.

Officials in France say Belgian Abdelhamid Abaaoud was the man behind the terrorist attacks in Friday night. Authorities say Abaaoud is from Syria.

Large demonstrations at Yale University over recent weeks have drawn attention to students' concerns about institutional racism. A student-led movement is calling for some big changes on campus.

France observes 3 days of official mourning for the victims of Friday's terrorist attacks in Paris. The archbishop of Paris celebrated a mass Sunday with victims' families at Notre Dame cathedral.

The Guardian reports Davide Martello arrived outside the concert area where dozens were killed in Paris. He was towing a grand piano. He was in Germany, heard about the attacks and headed to Paris.