Rash Report: Unity on Manchester, but British divisions define election
On June 8 U.K. voters will decide whether Prime Minister May's "safe pair of hands" will still guide Great Britain.
Hearts are with a family, minds set on justice after officer-involved shooting
After another shooting of a young black man, these steps are essential for restoring faith.
Torrent of leaks is a threat to intelligence community's credibility
Leaks have become a torrent, at times bizarre. We lap them up and leakers may not face a steep price, but the stakes are insidiously high.
Noah Feldman
So-called judges call Trump something back: a liar
Never before, perhaps, has a federal appeals court issued such a ruling. Trump shouldn't even ask the Supremes what they think.
Ahmed Tharwat
To Arabs, Trump is just America without its mask
Melania's dress? Avoid a rude thumbs-up? What's "rude" is U.S. failure to support Arab people's aspirations.
Steven Pearlstein
Trump's budget has much to criticize; but critics, please, discuss more and shout less
The president's plan raises questions, sure, and contains inconsistencies in reasoning, but let's analyze it constructively.
Editorial
Notre Dame protesters missed out on a message they needed to hear
Pence endorsed free speech, diversity of thought on college campuses.
Bonnie Miller Rubin
Planned Parenthood does many, many things for women's health. Believe me, I know.
A routine visit led to a vital diagnosis, just one example of many ways this organization assists. Defunding it would be a terrible blow.
Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich: Trump is making history. The media can't see it.
Not in a generation has a U.S. president issued such a clarion call to the nations of the world.
John Kass
Media coverage of Trump doesn't just seem very negative – it is
A Harvard study finds it's been a whopping 80 percent negative.
Suzanne Donovan
A newcomer's view: Don't scorn skyways; help make them a better fit
This newbie suggests integrating sidewalks and skyways more, starting with enhanced signage to ease navigation.
Editorial
America's newest debt binge
Debt from auto and student loans is problematic.
Robert Krol
Hike the U.S. gas tax to improve roads, bridges? No, trim it and let states adjust theirs based on their needs
The federal funding system is inflexible and outdated. It should be states that adjust their fuel taxes based on their widely varying needs.
Philip Kennicott
Surge of profanity in public political discourse speaks badly for America
The left is using it more as it strives to punch up its message, but the right goes there, too. In the end, it's just a sad substitute for thinking.
Editorial
Tesla is winning Wall Street race, but don't bet against American ingenuity
If GM can compete with its Chevy Bolt EV, there's hope for Ford.
Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor: Don't drain the swamp, declutter it
Too many soulless stiffs is what's wrong with Washington. Some (the statues) can be removed more easily than others.
Richard W. Stanek
No free passes: Everyone must own the problem of opioid addiction if we're to turn this crisis around
Every year now, more people die in Minnesota from opioid-related overdoses than in car accidents. I'm asking for your immediate help.
Editorial
Trump needs to outline a strategy for Afghanistan
It's essential to reach a negotiated settlement with the Taliban.
Fred Hiatt
If you think a Trump impeachment could be smooth, while also curing what ails us, dream on
Trump allies would see his removal as election thievery. And it would do nothing to solve the problems that contributed to his win.
Bill Krouse
I'm a trucker; as summer travel season starts, please join me in helping keep our roads safe
Our industry strives for that. For all of us, the most vital trip is the one home to our families.
Steve Chapman
A thought for critics who say baseball's gotten wussified: Tough guys don't whine
Every generation regards the next one as soft and weak.
Justin Cope
High court has curbed life-without-parole for juveniles, but state case may open new door
Recent case could dilute the effect of high court restrictions on life without parole.
Barbara Simons
Internet voting and paperless machines have got to go
The integrity of our elections depends on using systems based on paper ballots.
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