Saturday, 21 May 2016

Saturday's Opinions: Trump bets on mass amnesia

We must weed out ignorant Americans from the electorate; When it comes to lying, Trump is in a class by himself; A nose-holding word to the disaffected: Vote; The U.S.'s show of power against the Islamic State; The inaugural address we won't hear next January, but should; If health-care providers can't overcome the stigma of mental illness, who will?; Muriel Bowser gets whacked. Now what?; The unfair, unclear, expensive system of taxing Virginians just for owning a car; We're asking the wrong question about domestic violence; Solve homelessness by addressing its root causes; Hillary Clinton: Child care now costs more than rent. Here's how to fix this crisis.; The danger of Trump, Sanders and Clinton's Supreme Court lists and litmus tests; Can Aung San Suu Kyi avoid the mistakes of Burma's past?; The District's leaders must work together to help the homeless; CNN reporter: Trump supporters sense current gun position is closer ‘to what he actually believes’; Happy Hour Roundup; Are Democrats frittering away a shot at the Senate majority?; Apple doesn’t get it; Fox News’s O’Reilly offers Clinton political advice: Commit to Fox News debate in California; Three reasons Bernie Sanders should stay in the race
 
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Ted S. Warren / AP
Trump bets on mass amnesia
His general election strategy isn't evolution — it's reincarnation.
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Latest Columns
We must weed out ignorant Americans from the electorate
No, we shouldn't erect physical barriers to the ballot. Let's give voters the citizenship civics test.
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When it comes to lying, Trump is in a class by himself
Both Clinton and Trump are often called liars. But Trump's behavior is much worse.
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A nose-holding word to the disaffected: Vote
Even if you have trouble choosing between Trump and Clinton, you have to pick one.
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The U.S.'s show of power against the Islamic State
We can win against the militant group, but can we save Iraq?
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The inaugural address we won't hear next January, but should
What Americans need is a short, unsweet talk about business as usual in the United States.
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If health-care providers can't overcome the stigma of mental illness, who will?
No one should be afraid to speak up when they need help, even doctors-in-training with depression.
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Muriel Bowser gets whacked. Now what?
The D.C. Council shuttles the mayor's shelter plan.
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The unfair, unclear, expensive system of taxing Virginians just for owning a car
The high personal property tax on cars disproportionately affects the lower and middle classes.
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We're asking the wrong question about domestic violence
We need to focus on how to get people to stop abusing and killing intimate partners.
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Solve homelessness by addressing its root causes
Mental-health and substance-abuse issues underlie the problem.
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Hillary Clinton: Child care now costs more than rent. Here's how to fix this crisis.
We've got to make investing in child care a national priority.
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Editorial Cartoons
Why should the District get to be a state when it’s already in one? Trump’s cold, dead, tiny hands
Cartoon for May 22, 2016. TrumpRifleHiRESDonald Trump spoke at the NRA convention in Louisville, Kentucky and presented himself as a staunch supporter of gun rights, a position he hasn't had previously.
 
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The danger of Trump, Sanders and Clinton's Supreme Court lists and litmus tests
Presidential hopefuls offer premature promises on their plans for the judiciary.
 
Can Aung San Suu Kyi avoid the mistakes of Burma's past?
Her recent comments about the country's Muslim minority are concerning.
 
The District's leaders must work together to help the homeless
Can the D.C. Council and the mayor learn how to cooperate for the common good?
 
 
Latest Blogs
CNN reporter: Trump supporters sense current gun position is closer ‘to what he actually believes’
And that's a central challenge to the job of reporting on Trump.
 
Happy Hour Roundup
Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
 
Are Democrats frittering away a shot at the Senate majority?
The GOP has a chance to hold onto the Senate.
 
Apple doesn’t get it
Silicon Valley is part of the U.S.
 
Fox News’s O’Reilly offers Clinton political advice: Commit to Fox News debate in California
Cable news organization uses transparency of its own airwaves to push for a debate.
 
Three reasons Bernie Sanders should stay in the race
Hillary Clinton wants Bernie Sanders to drop out, but that is not in his best interest.
 
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