Opinions
The U.S. assembles the pieces of a possible Gaza war endgame
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The elements that could bring an end to the brutal conflict are all there — on paper.
Vietnam arrested a trade reformer. Why this is worrisome.
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Vietnam is pressing the United States to overturn its designation as a nonmarket economy, but its record on labor rights should give pause.
Iran has lost its president. Its people need to regain their freedom.
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A change of direction in the aftermath of Ebrahim Raisi’s death is unlikely, but change is what Iran needs.
Germany’s past just might hold the keys to America’s future
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Checking corporate power doesn’t have to make for a weak economy.
Gen Z is not going to save the left
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Plus: Alito’s upside-down flag. Muslims consider going all-in for Trump. Israel and human rights.
What is the best we can hope for in Ukraine? I’m answering your questions.
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David's live chat with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Monday. Submit your questions now.
Young voters aren’t as liberal as you think
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Discontent among young voters might deny Democrats what they need to hold the White House and Senate.
If Biden thinks Israel’s liberals are doves, he’s dreaming
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Prominent progressive Yair Golan says Netanyahu is a “coward” for not taking out Hamas earlier.
I created the Leahy law. It should be applied to Israel.
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Requiring Israel to respect human rights does not imply “moral equivalence” with Hamas
As China ramps up disinformation, the U.S. is far too vulnerable
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Russia was the early leader in election interference, but Beijing might be catching up.
Meeting between Trump ‘envoy’ and Arab American activists should worry Biden
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At a meeting in Michigan, an “envoy” will pitch disaffected Arab American leaders on backing Trump outright.
I’m a photojournalist. ‘Civil War’ gets war photography dangerously wrong.
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In Alex Garland’s film, war photographers are just there to compete for the bloodiest shot.
In Europe, politicians eye Gen Z — to fight
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For decades conscription has been shrinking in Europe. That might now be changing as the threat from Moscow mounts.
J. Cole won the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef
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The hip-hop industry can learn a lot from J. Cole’s apology.
Ban cellphones in schools? Teachers and a student weigh in.
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Two teachers feel relief, but a student says they’re not the real problem. Plus, progress on sports betting should be celebrated.
The problem with diversity statements — and what to do about them
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For teaching positions across the country, candidates must increasingly submit diversity statements as a condition for hiring. Too often, this has led to self-censorship and ideological policing.
Sam Alito’s flag flew upside down. Are his ethics?
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Justice Alito’s wife hoisted a “Stop the Steal” flag after Jan 6. Should her husband recuse himself now?