Opinions P.M.: Everyone should be wearing N95 masks now

As the virus mutates, here's another public health failing that needs correcting; On impeachment, Republican senators are as spineless as ever; The fight to revive democracy has only just begun; Both parties are fighting internal battles. The GOP's is much worse.; The good and the bad in Mitch McConnell's big surrender; Cartoon by Kevin Siers; More voters have had it with Trump; President Biden's choice for U.S. attorney should reflect D.C. values; Afghanistan's ambassador: The U.S. must help us build peace for generations to come; 'Iran's Nelson Mandela' is back in prison. Biden must push for her freedom.; It's time for second chances in Virginia; Any Justice Department attorney who tried to undermine democracy should be nervous; Petri Dishes on the Gandalf scenario; Getting back to normal ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Biz Herman for The Washington Post) Everyone should be wearing N95 masks now With better masks, essential workers could have hospital-grade protections. What's stopping us? By Joseph G. Allen ●  Read more »   As the virus mutates, here's another public health failing that needs correcting How the United States needs to respond. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   On impeachment, Republican senators are as spineless as ever They will do anything to avoid a decision on the merits. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   The fight to revive democracy has only just begun Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote — and that their votes matter. By Katrina vanden Heuvel ●  Read more »   Both parties are fighting internal battles. The GOP's is much worse. Fighting about policy and governing, or fighting about who's loyal to a disgraced, defeated ex-president. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The good and the bad in Mitch McConnell's big surrender How Democrats are girding for a new era of GOP procedural warfare. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   Cartoon by Kevin Siers An editorial cartoon by Kevin Siers of the Charlotte Observer Read more »   More voters have had it with Trump More reason to impeach, convict and bar the former president from holding future office. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   President Biden's choice for U.S. attorney should reflect D.C. values The next U.S. attorney must possess a clear vision that honors the rule of law and embraces reform. By Karl A. Racine ●  Read more »   Afghanistan's ambassador: The U.S. must help us build peace for generations to come In spite of growing fatigue and shifting priorities, now is not the time to abandon the U.S.-Afghan partnership. By Roya Rahmani ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   'Iran's Nelson Mandela' is back in prison. Biden must push for her freedom. Nasrin has shown that determined voices cannot be silenced, even behind prison walls. By Jeff Kaufman ●  Read more »   It's time for second chances in Virginia Free and automatic expungement for most offenses provides for equal access to a fresh start. By Buta Biberaj,, Steve Descano and Bryan Porter ●  Read more »   Any Justice Department attorney who tried to undermine democracy should be nervous Lawyers will be held accountable. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Petri Dishes on the Gandalf scenario Catch up on humor columnist Alexandra Petri's latest discussion with readers. Live Chat ●  By Alexandra Petri ●  Read more »   Getting back to normal Catch up on columnist Eugene Robinson's latest discussion with readers. Live Chat ●  By Eugene Robinson ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Follow Henry Olsen for email alerts every time Henry publishes a new opinion column. Sign up »

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