Wednesday's Opinions: Can words kill people?

Trump's silent surge in the Middle East — and the slippery slope to war; We led the Wisconsin Senate. Now we're fighting gerrymandering in our state.   Democracy Dies in Darkness       Charles Krupa / AP   Kathleen Parker Can words kill people? The manslaughter conviction of a teen who egged on her boyfriend's suicide raises fresh questions about free speech. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns John Podesta and Brian Katulis Trump's silent surge in the Middle East — and the slippery slope to war Congress must address America's military escalation in the region. Read more »   Tim Cullen and Dale Schultz We led the Wisconsin Senate. Now we're fighting gerrymandering in our state. The Supreme Court is right to review our home state's unfair districting. Read more »   John R. Kasich and John W. Hickenlooper John Kasich and John Hickenlooper: Another one-party health-care plan will be doomed to failure A lasting solution must be bipartisan, and governors are leading the way. Read more »   Garrison Keillor Dreadful things are afoot But Republicans, beware. The tables will turn. Read more »   Katrina vanden Heuvel On Trump, the media's malpractice continues The president and the GOP are advancing harmful, hugely unpopular policies without needed scrutiny. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes The Trump administration goes from bad to worse, but where to from there? Trump’s fool It's just one thing after another. Newt Gingrich says that a "president cannot obstruct justice."   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Children are dying because of America's lax gun policies A new study makes clear the heartbreaking toll of the country's gun violence. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   The Supreme Court has a chance to rein in partisan gerrymandering But as the court considers a challenge to Wisconsin's state legislative map, the political battle to curb warped electoral maps must continue. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Will the Trump administration send Iraqi minorities home — and into danger? If Immigration and Customs Enforcement sends these detainees back to Iraq, they could face torture, or worse. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs The victory in Georgia's 6th is a yuge win for Trump Handel's victory proves the Republican political machine is alive and working well. By Ed Rogers  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   In Georgia’s 6th District, is Handel’s victory of great consequence — or none at all? A narrow margin can have a big impact. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Commentary symposium regarding threats to free speech Commentary has just published an excellent symposium about threats to the freedom of speech. By Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz  •  The Volokh Conspiracy  •  Read more » Georgia congressional hopeful to Guardian’s Ben Jacobs: Journalism is responsible for breakdown in civility There is some irony here. By Erik Wemple  •  Erik Wemple  •  Read more »   Happy Hour Roundup Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   Goodnight, Health Care In a dark, dark wood-paneled room ... By Alexandra Petri  •  ComPost  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   DemocracyPost Opinions and commentary that illuminate the challenges facing democracy around the world. 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