Monday's Opinions: The center sags, America groans

Celebrating the nation that can't stay still; The U.S. can't ignore Russia, or its increasingly horrendous behavior; A declaration against the war on drugs; U.S. Holocaust Museum director: Elie Wiesel's voice transformed the lives of millions; Mr. Trump's fake charity; FOIA at 50; Needed now: An infusion of the spirit of 1775; Brexit: Democracy in its purest form     Mary Altaffer And Chuck Burton / AP   Robert J. Samuelson The center sags, America groans 'Reforms' meant to make the political system more responsive instead favor ideological extremes. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns   E.J. Dionne Jr. Celebrating the nation that can't stay still Like our founders wanted, we should keep repairing, renewing and reforming our great country. Read more »   Josh Rogin The U.S. can't ignore Russia, or its increasingly horrendous behavior Washington has complicated relationships with lots of problematic countries and must figure out the best way to work with Moscow. Read more »   Danielle Allen A declaration against the war on drugs Narcotics control should be the purview of public health policy, not the criminal justice system. Read more »   Sara J. Bloomfield U.S. Holocaust Museum director: Elie Wiesel's voice transformed the lives of millions The Holocaust survivor's undying message: Don't just memorialize. Act. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Sketchpad: Oh baby, it’s Chris Christie or maybe Newt Gingrinch for VP! Spirit of 2016 Let the festivities begin. Opportunists, ignorance, and the celebrity culture isn't making America great   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Mr. Trump's fake charity The mogul's boasts of generosity outstrip the facts of his giving. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   FOIA at 50 A law requiring openness in government gets an update. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Needed now: An infusion of the spirit of 1775 Those who lead or would lead have shown little evidence of the qualities that once brought forth a new nation. By Editorial Board  •  Read more » Latest Blogs Brexit: Democracy in its purest form Majority rule failed the British people. By Michael Kinsley  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more » Recommended for you   PostEverything Sharp opinions and smart commentary by outside contributors, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Opinions:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Opinions. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071