Monday's Opinions: Supreme Court nominees should weigh in on these rulings. You’re up, Judge Gorsuch.

Let's start telling the truth about what the Supreme Court does; Trump's foreign policy doctrine: Escalate to de-escalate; 'Trump' doesn't translate into Dutch; For this Russian dissident, holding Putin accountable was almost deadly — twice; Medicaid is out of control. Here's how to fix it.; Can D.C.'s university turn itself around?; Virginia's war on the poor gets a warning; The Great Barrier Reef is dying; Sunday wrap; AHCA: A political disaster, a substantive outrage   Democracy Dies in Darkness       Yuri Gripas / Reuters Vikram Amar Supreme Court nominees should weigh in on these rulings. You're up, Judge Gorsuch. A judge's opinions on rulings could provide valuable insights. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns Brian Leiter Let's start telling the truth about what the Supreme Court does Its quasi-legislative powers are at the heart of the partisan battles over confirmations. Read more »   Josh Rogin Trump's foreign policy doctrine: Escalate to de-escalate But with competing centers of power on foreign policy inside the administration, are decisions deliberate or ad hoc? Read more »     E.J. Dionne Jr. 'Trump' doesn't translate into Dutch Did Trump play an unexpected part in the ethno-nationalist right's defeat in the Netherlands? Read more »   Jackson Diehl For this Russian dissident, holding Putin accountable was almost deadly — twice Twice poisoned, Vladimir Kara-Murza still speaks up. Read more »     Robert J. Samuelson Medicaid is out of control. Here's how to fix it. The federal government could cover long-term care costs while states would assume all costs for children and younger adults. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes And here’s the cliff notes version of the Trump presidency The Trump administration’s budget priorities It will be quick. Trump's regular weekend trips to Mar-a-Lago cost at least $2 million each time he heads south.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Can D.C.'s university turn itself around? So far, the University of the District of Columbia's program overhaul has fallen short. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Virginia's war on the poor gets a warning A federal judge can't fix unwarranted state license suspensions, but he makes his views clear. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   The Great Barrier Reef is dying President Trump's climate malpractice will only accelerate the damage. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs Sunday wrap Who said what about whom? By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   AHCA: A political disaster, a substantive outrage Few people outside the Beltway think the American Health Care Act is a good idea. 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. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071