Opinions
Opinions
Hosting people at your place: The Paris Olympics edition
Edith Pritchett cartoon on France’s preparation for the Summer Olympics.
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The unspoken story of why Israel didn’t clobber Iran
One rule for containing a crisis is to keep your mouth shut. But I’ll tell you what appears to have happened between Israel and Iran.
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There is no constitutional right to pitch your tent on the sidewalk
With the right ruling, the Supreme Court can help restore order, both to constitutional law and to parks and streets across the West.
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Ukraine is digging in — because there’s nothing else it can do
Plus: The waning star power of the Kennedys shines for Biden. And tortured poets: Collect them all.
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As youth crime persists, one question looms large
The long list of juvenile offenses in the District just keeps growing longer
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Biden’s ‘bear hug’ with Israel pays off with a minimal strike on Iran
Working alongside Britain, France and Jordan to help Israel defend itself, the Biden administration limited damage from Iran’s attack and prevented a wider war.
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The news media makes jurors a target
Ann Telnaes cartoon on coverage of the Donald Trump jury.
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Don’t let politics stand in the way of good environmental policy
Plus, Post readers on visiting D.C., the climate and abortion.
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2024 stressing you out? Try an ‘election escape’ or vigorous gardening
These Post readers take on the fears, stresses and opportunities of the crazy election year that is 2024.
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Tortured Poets Trading Cards
Featuring Lord Byron, Emily Dickinson and Taylor Swift. Collect them all!
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Wyoming’s wolf-elimination policy leads to torture and darkness
For the sake of our shared humanity, let’s hope national wildlife authorities move quickly to protect Wyoming’s wolves.
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Biden shows that a true friend of Israel doesn’t just cheerlead
President Biden remains in support of the Israeli people while delicately restraining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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The homeless right-to-camp issue comes to the Supreme Court
A much-reversed federal appeals court appears likely to run into trouble again over its upholding of a town’s law intended to aid public health and safety.
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The Supreme Court’s hardest case yet in Donald Trump’s legal saga
There’s a reasonable compromise the justices can come to on whether Jan. 6 defendants can be charged with obstruction of an official proceeding.
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What will it take for Ukraine to win?
A new Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia would be extremely daunting and not a sure thing. But it could succeed.
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On Ukraine’s front lines, frustration and determination
Soldiers and civilians alike hear the artillery and watch the news from Washington, preparing for what happens next.
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Here’s why Uri Berliner couldn’t stay at NPR
A closer look at Item No. 1 in the now-former editor’s indictment of NPR’s news coverage.
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The Kennedys rally to prevent RFK Jr. from extinguishing their torch
They are trying to salvage what remains of the family’s legacy.
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Trump fell asleep at trial. Did the rest of us, too?
Plus: The “tradwife” phenomenon. And what candidate Biden should tell President Biden about tariffs.
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The Checkup With Dr. Wen: Readers recall the suffering of vaccine-preventable diseases
These stories are essential to convincing people to vaccinate their children.
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The Post endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary
To face Larry Hogan in the fall, Democrats should pick Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks over Rep. David Trone on May 14.
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Octopuses aren’t supposed to be pets
Plus, Post readers on smartphones, bike lanes, access to books and baseball
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Biden’s trade policy is pure Trump — down to the blatant pandering
President Biden’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum will hurt manufacturing workers.
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Here are the U.S. congressional districts benefiting from Ukraine aid
We mapped the U.S. congressional districts producing weapons for Ukraine. Many are represented by members who have been vocal opponents of Ukraine aid.
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