Monday, 5 August 2019

Opinions P.M.: No, Mr. Trump. Guns are the reason for mass shootings.

Opinions P.M.
No, Mr. Trump. Guns are the reason for mass shootings.
After another deadly weekend, the president again fails to note that such events are linked to lax gun control.
The Plum Line
On guns, America is 'exceptional'
It isn't some kind of unfathomable mystery why this happens here and almost nowhere else.
 
A domestic terrorism statute doesn't exist. Congress must pass one — now.
If Crusius is prosecuted under federal law, it will be for hate crimes and firearms offenses.
 
Trump's speech was like a hostage video
This is hardly a man concerned about the impact of his words.
 
DemocracyPost
The world should hit Myanmar's military where it hurts — in the wallet
A United Nations report proposes targeting the economic foundations of genocide.
 
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Trump can't decry racism and white supremacy if he is their chief promoter
Arsonist condemns inferno.
 
Trump's speech would be laughable if it weren't so infuriating
There surely was no effort to express remorse for his role in fanning racism.
 
Politicians keep ignoring Native American voters. It's a huge mistake.
There aren't a ton of Native American voters. But they're clustered in places where their votes could make a difference.
 
Discriminating against HIV-positive military members is unproductive for our military
Former Navy secretary Ray Mabus wants HIV-positive service members to be allowed to be deployed in combat.
 
The media must do better
Stop enabling, and start calling things for what they are.
 
The Plum Line
How Trump's biggest broken promise will make white supremacist terrorism even worse
He promised them an America he'll never be able to deliver. When they don't get it, their rage and violence might only increase.
 
Democratic candidates grasp the moral seriousness of this moment
Squabbling over policy details isn't changing hearts and minds.
 
PostEverything
Why are Democrats afraid to say Israel is occupying the West Bank?
Timid language doesn't help the peace process.
 
How the black press helped pave the way for gay rights
The Chicago Defender's LGBTQ legacy.
 
How avocados shape Americans' views on trade policy
Abstract theories may fall flat, but higher prices on much-used goods make clear the costs of tariffs.
 
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