Monday's Opinions: Why we don’t call it Nationalists’ Day

Venezuela and the eclipse of American leadership; Trump isn't sure what to do next on Syria. Congress has some ideas. | Sponsored by FedEx   Democracy Dies in Darkness       iStock   E.J. Dionne Jr. Why we don't call it Nationalists' Day True patriotism isn't likely to give way to an overweening will to power. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns Jackson Diehl Venezuela and the eclipse of American leadership A country in chaos may be doomed to more years of violence and hunger, while a former superpower looks away. Read more »   Josh Rogin Trump isn't sure what to do next on Syria. Congress has some ideas. Lawmakers will soon begin moving bills to sanction Assad, Russia and Iran. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes This year we have Donald Trump hopping from one thing to another The media and military merry-go-round Maybe it's a shell game. Military action and media coverage feed on each other in an endless cycle.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Does Trump want to be the president who broke health care? The president should be working to preserve Obamacare, not making reckless threats against it. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   A scandal of sexual abuse mars the U.N.'s exit from Haiti Peacekeepers should bring stability and aid, not rape, abuse and exploitation. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   New York's smart criminal justice reform sets an example for Sessions to follow The state agreed to several big reforms recently, including closing Rikers Island jail. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs Sunday wrap Who said what about whom? By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   No wonder voters despise politicians Trump becomes the symbol of corrupt politics. 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