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Biden helped himself, mostly; Venezuela's implosion is becoming Colombia's security nightmare

HHS to media: Don't call our youth shelters 'detention centers' The agency says these facilities are managed by social workers, not law enforcement officials. By Erik Wemple · Read more Biden helped himself, mostly Getting on substance helps him. Rehashing the debate doesn't. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   Venezuela's implosion is becoming Colombia's security nightmare The ELN guerrilla group has grown in wealth and power. And it has done so largely by turning Venezuela's collapse to its advantage. By Francisco Toro · Read more   The Plum Line Have we really never had it so good? Trump says this economy is as good as it can possibly be. Democrats need to explain why he's wrong. By Paul Waldman · Read more   Even if Trump trusts Huawei, here's why America shouldn't China's telecoms giant is trying to hide its ties to the military. By Isaac Stone Fish · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT How would we repair the damage in a post-Trump America? Two new books critical of the president — one from the left, one from the right — imagine a path beyond our current divisions. By Carlos Lozada · Read more   The Plum Line Trump rages over his latest failure to corrupt our democracy Trump's effort to rig the 2020 Census for partisan purposes is likely to crash and burn. By Greg Sargent · Read more   There is no shortage of un-Trumps For his many faults, there are many antidotes. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   Outlook We can't fight opioids by controlling demand alone Unless authorities also cut back on the supply, drug policy will continue to fail. By Keith Humphreys · Read more   Normal politicians did normal things on Independence Day While Trump militarizes D.C., Democratic candidates joined other Americans in their hometown celebrations. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   Outlook Veterans' memoirs go beyond the stereotypes Elliot Ackerman and Anuradha Bhagwati explore the complex truths of military service. By Teresa Fazio · Read more   PostEverything President Trump's Revolutionary War quiz It's the most beautiful history exam you've ever seen. Trust me. By Sidney Blumenthal · Read more   Outlook Portrait of a young Castro, drawn from his personal archive Jonathan M. Hansen meticulously charts Castro's path from entitled son to revolutionary. By Michael J. Bustamante · Read more   Outlook Why I can't take care of a plant To get joy out greenery, you have to open your mind to it — and remember to water By Sarah A. Bregel · Read more   Outlook The trailblazers and turning points along the road to #MeToo Linda Hirshman traces the history of the fight against sexual harassment. By Danielle Kurtzleben · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Recommended for you Get The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter PowerPost's daily guide to cybersecurity news and policy, by reporter Joseph Marks. Sign Up

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