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Amy Sherman, PolitiFact
PolitiFact: The obstacles to an end run around the Electoral College
The success of an interstate compact awarding votes to the national popular winner is not guaranteed. Its route to implementation probably passes through Congress and the Supreme Court.
Mark A. Bohnhorst
Counterpoint: Electoral College deserves no vote of support
The U.S. House and U.S. Senate already are unrepresentative of the national will. Couldn't the presidency, at least, do better?
Editorial
The 2016 election wasn't that bad for gun control
Some sensible reforms won the day despite NRA and Donald Trump.
David B. Rivkin Jr. and Lee A. Casey
Trump doesn't need to create a blind trust
His situation is unique, and there are other measures he can take to avoid conflicts. Let's be realistic and fair on this matter.
Scott Harding and Seth Kershner
Junior ROTC: 'Not' military recruitment, but quite like it
Let's consider the full context before putting this program in St. Paul schools.
Editorial
Mr. Trump should go to Washington
Protecting the Trumps is harder while they hold two residences.
Dick Schwartz
On a fateful November day, teacher offered lesson in grace
School was canceled nationwide the Monday after JFK's assassination. I spent it worrying about the whys, what-ifs and what-nows.
Sam Pahl
Perspective from Haiti: You have a voice, so use it
Protests and statements of defiance do not pass bills and only alienate voters who chose Trump in the first place.
Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg View
Donald Trump's beautiful plan to INCREASE illegal immigration
Subsidize U.S. construction jobs and beat up on Mexico -- and 'Presto!' the undocumented workers will pour back in.
Brittany R.V. Huebl
Counterpoint: Bible's description of God as male does not diminish voice of women
Time and time again, the Catholic Church has recognized Mary as an incredibly powerful individual who holds a place of honor.
Mark Osler
Presidential clemency: Obama's 900 pardons leave too many in limbo
Absent criminal justice reform, too many nonviolent offenders are serving disproportionate sentences.
Delores Flynn
Counterpoint: Busting union won't fix home-care worker shortage
For us, home care isn't something we would ever use for political gain. It matters too much to the people we love.
Marc A. Thiessen, The Washington Post
Hint to Broadway liberals: Regular Americans (i.e., Trump voters) can't afford 'Hamilton' tickets
Day by day, the pampered out of touch left demonstrates why they lost so badly, and may continue to.
Editorial
What does the Trump presidency mean for high-speed rail?
He's praised China's system, so maybe he'll commit to transit investment.
Peter M. Leschak
After the election, make up: Smooth transition is the goal, but it's a two-way street
I'm convinced Trump was the wrong choice. But he is the choice made, and he deserves a chance to govern.
Paul John Scott
After the election, break up: You voted for Trump? You're off my list.
It may seem harsh, but there has to be accountability.
After the election: Make up or break up?
Two Opinion Exchange contributors make their respective cases.
Donald Gault
Castile tragedy offers an opportunity for healing
There is a way to counter the feeling among so many of us that their lives simply don't matter. Here is a program we can get behind.
Editorial
Obama's approach to executive clemency has been puzzling
He's either been too generous, too harsh or both.
Cynthia M. Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS)
Left's freak-out over Trump's win is absurd
As a conservative, I didn't vote for him, either, and I still have many concerns, but the craziness is starting to make me glad he won.
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