Today's Opinions: A conversation with a congressman that actually made me hopeful

President Trump, you are no Ronald Reagan; Beware an economic boom. Really.

Fred Hiatt A conversation with a congressman that actually made me hopeful Sometimes it's the prosaic that reminds us of democracy's enduring strengths. Read more »    Josh Rogin President Trump, you are no Ronald Reagan Unlike the current White House occupant, Reagan believed in both hard power and diplomacy, and he spoke out on human rights. Read more »      Robert J. Samuelson Beware an economic boom. Really. Tax cutters, take note: The bigger the boom, the bigger the bust. Read more »      E.J. Dionne Jr. The populist mask is slipping for Trump and the GOP Thanks to the tax bill, we now know that Senate Republicans are just less flamboyant versions of the plutocrat in the White House. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Trump feels the need to get his hands on everything Flynn's ties that bind His fingerprints are everywhere. Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the FBI about Russian contacts.   ADVERTISEMENT The Post's View Trump's crusade against immigrants is an attack on America The president's policies are neither an embrace of legality nor in the national interest. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Metro handcuffs its inspector general The inspector general needs more staff, funding and independence. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Latest Blogs All the questions Flynn's plea deal raises What we know we don't know. By Jennifer Rubin  •   Right Turn   •   Read more »   Does criticism of democracy play into the hands of authoritarians? Some claim that we should not attack the serious flaws of democracy, lest our criticisms provide ammunition for authoritarian movements. Political philosopher Jason Brennan explains why that argument is wrong. By Ilya Somin  •   The Volokh Conspiracy   •   Read more »   Distinguished pol of the week Who stood out? By Jennifer Rubin  •   Right Turn   •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Fact Checker newsletter Count the pinocchios. A weekly review of what's true, false or in-between. Sign Up  »         Share Opinions:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Opinions or because it is included in your subscription. 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