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Democrats are thwarting the economic recovery; How Liz Cheney can combat Donald Trump's lies; Biden didn't want to be dragged into the Israel-Palestine issue. But he doesn't have a choice.; Why do some deluded Democrats think raising taxes on the rich is a bad idea?; NBC won't air the Golden Globes in 2022. Good. Let's ditch the other awards shows, too.; Biden is popular, but success depends on economic results; This is the most repulsive GOP scam about Liz Cheney yet; Progressives and Biden are off to a strong start. Can it last?; A Myanmar poet didn't want to be a martyr. His death is a loss for humanity.; It's time for Democrats to force Joe Manchin to show his hand; Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses the future of Black Lives Matter Plaza and D.C. without Donald Trump; What's going to happen with the filibuster? Eugene Robinson answered questions about the latest news around the U.S. and world.; Will Elon Musk be the next comedy sensation? Alexandra Petri answered your questions. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Chip Somodevilla/Cliff Owen/Getty Images/AP) We must fix the gaping holes in Medicare It is a cruel irony that older Americans do not have coverage for these basic health-care needs right when they need it the most. By Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal ●  Read more »   Democrats are thwarting the economic recovery As the administration flails, Republican governors across the country are showing the way forward. By Marc Thiessen ●  Read more »   How Liz Cheney can combat Donald Trump's lies Debunking a liar takes time and attention to detail. Cheney can do it. By Henry Olsen ●  Read more »   Biden didn't want to be dragged into the Israel-Palestine issue. But he doesn't have a choice. When it comes to foreign policy, reality gets a vote. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Why do some deluded Democrats think raising taxes on the rich is a bad idea? It's a political winner and always has been. Yet some moderates are still terrified of Republican criticism. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   NBC won't air the Golden Globes in 2022. Good. Let's ditch the other awards shows, too. Pop culture organizations should give out all the awards they want. But they should stop laboring under the delusion that their self-congratulations are for the fans. By Alyssa Rosenberg ●  Read more »   Biden is popular, but success depends on economic results The president is focused on jobs — and for good reason. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   This is the most repulsive GOP scam about Liz Cheney yet The latest scam: Purging Cheney will facilitate the GOP's transition into a "working-class party." By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   Progressives and Biden are off to a strong start. Can it last? The increasing energy of progressive movements and clout of progressive leaders in Congress will continue to push the country closer to justice. By Katrina vanden Heuvel ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   A Myanmar poet didn't want to be a martyr. His death is a loss for humanity. "They shoot in the head," wrote Khet Thi, "but they don't know revolution is in the heart." By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   It's time for Democrats to force Joe Manchin to show his hand The West Virginia senator needs to decide whether he is pro-democracy or pro-filibuster. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses the future of Black Lives Matter Plaza and D.C. without Donald Trump The D.C. mayor talked about the coronavirus pandemic, D.C. statehood and more. Podcast ●  By Jonathan Capehart ●  Read more »   What's going to happen with the filibuster? Eugene Robinson answered questions about the latest news around the U.S. and world. Columnist Eugene Robinson took your questions and comments on the latest political news and developments. Live Chat ●  By Eugene Robinson ●  Read more »   Will Elon Musk be the next comedy sensation? Alexandra Petri answered your questions. Humor columnist Alexandra Petri took your questions and comments on the news and political in(s)anity of the day. Live Chat ●  By Alexandra Petri ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Follow Eugene Robinson for email alerts every time Eugene publishes a new opinion column. Sign up »

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