Saturday, 17 March 2018

Today's Opinions: We thought 1992 would be the year of the woman. This time feels different.

Opinions
 
We thought 1992 would be the year of the woman. This time feels different.
But this time feels different — female candidates are newly energized activists and many are speaking openly about painful experiences.
Crisis pregnancy centers have the right to remain silent
A Supreme Court case tests whether the government can compel entities to speak against their mission.
 
The silenced majority of women who would abort a fetus with Down syndrome
Leave the choice to individuals — the ones who will live with the consequences.
 
 
Trump's believe it or not
Trump's whopper about a U.S. trade deficit with Canada brings to mind Don Quixote — he would make up stuff or imagine windmills were dragons.
 
My bank flagged me as a possible money-launderer. Good.
The tightening financial dragnet is a sign of progress that shouldn't be undermined.
 
Why aren't these people running the country?
The country's mayors and other local officials have the common sense for real fixes.
 
 
Why does Putin treat Britain with disdain? He thinks he's bought it.
The elite are up to their eyeballs in Russian cash.
 
Togo West left an indelible mark on American history
His résumé fits best on a billboard, and that's only part of a life dedicated to service.
 
Virginia still hasn't ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. Why not?
Another legislative session, another sense of deja vu.
 
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Editorial Cartoons
The inside story of Trump people living large at taxpayer expense Mueller takes a step over Trump's red line
It's transparent, at least. The New York Times reports that special counsel Robert S. Mueller III subpoenaed the Trump Organization for documents.
 
 
The Post's View
The Trump Cabinet's exaggerated sense of entitlement
Cabinet secretaries have been sticking it to the public for first-class flights, soundproof phone booths and workplace dining room sets.
 
History won't be kind, Republicans
GOP members of the House Intelligence Committee continue to ignore the depth and causes of Russian interference in the 2016 election.
 
A court reaffirms a transgender teen's rights. Will the Education Department follow?
The federal court ruling serves as a reminder that the Trump administration is on the wrong side of anti-discrimination law.
 
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"Free for All" Letters
Josh and Donna had a realistic 'West Wing' relationship
I agree with the Feb. 28 Style article "Cringe actually ," i.e., that in the post-#MeToo era, what used to be cute on-screen relationship behavior can seem icky. But the central example, Josh and...
 
 
Latest Blogs
The 'Avengers: Infinity War' trailer reminds me why I like Marvel movies
Marvel has actually made its heroes likable people. The prospect of seeing them all on screen together is genuinely exciting.
 
'This is the hardest reporting there is': Inside ProPublica's correction on Gina Haspel
It was a long time ago; there's little documentation, by design; people don't want to talk on the record.
 
Happy Hour Roundup
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
 
Fox News won't say whether Seth Rich conspiracy reporter is working on stories
But the news outlet does say she 'remains employed.'
 
Mueller is peeling back the layers of Trump's finances
There's so much shady stuff in his history it's hard to grasp it all.
 
 
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