Monday's Opinions: Spiro Agnew’s ghost lives on in the 2016 campaign

Putin's lesson for Obama in Syria; The old Fed is dead; Japan's prime-minister-in-waiting trades nationalism for globalism; National service for young people should be encouraged — but not required; Obama courageously bucks America's history of xenophobia; Losing antibiotics is a global threat; Sunday wrap; What the end of white Christian America has to do with Trump (Part 2)     Charles Rex Arbogast / AP   E.J. Dionne Jr. Spiro Agnew's ghost lives on in the 2016 campaign Burned long ago for a supposed link to the left, the media is too quick to let Donald Trump slide and to pile on criticisms of Hillary Clinton. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns Jackson Diehl Putin's lesson for Obama in Syria Obama's refusal to involve the U.S. has allowed Russia undue influence in the country. Read more »     Robert J. Samuelson The old Fed is dead The notion the central bank could orchestrate economic growth was optimistic and unrealistic. Read more »   Josh Rogin Japan's prime-minister-in-waiting trades nationalism for globalism In Washington, Defense Minister Tomomi Inada looks more like Hillary Clinton than Sarah Palin. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Somebody thinks that Hillary is suffering from a condition The results of Donald Trump’s physical Congenital. The GOP nominee still won't release his medical records.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View National service for young people should be encouraged — but not required Civic spirit needs rekindling, but volunteerism cannot be forced. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Obama courageously bucks America's history of xenophobia His administration is welcoming more refugees, ignoring the latest excuses for exclusion. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Losing antibiotics is a global threat At the United Nations, an important debate begins. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs Sunday wrap Who said what about whom? By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   What the end of white Christian America has to do with Trump (Part 2) Trump champions whites looking for excuses. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   PostEverything Sharp opinions and smart commentary by outside contributors, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Opinions:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Opinions. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071