Saturday's Opinions: Can Donald Trump be saved by the bell?

When women feel that hand begin to creep; Congress insists on making itself irrelevant; Don't be afraid. Be worried.; Americans are losing faith in democracy — and in each other; A not-so-harrowing trip through Chicago's South Side; It's not just Petersburg; Donald Trump’s withdrawal from Virginia may mean a wave election is on the horizon; Seeking a scientific renaissance in D.C.; Let these fields lie; Shame on Trump? Shame on us.; Has Europe found an antidote to authoritarianism?; Our endorsements for Montgomery County school board; Donald Trump's dangerous ploy to destabilize democracy; Happy Hour Roundup; Clinton has closed the deal, but the final debate still matters; Bob Dylan’s power of prophesy; The prospect of a nuclear attack is more important than Trump's groping; Americans really hate Trump; What Republicans should learn from Trump’s failed war on the media     Patrick Semansky / AP Colbert I. King Can Donald Trump be saved by the bell? The final match between Trump and Clinton is fast approaching — and this one might knock the GOP nominee out for good. Read more » Latest Columns   Ruth Marcus When women feel that hand begin to creep A silver lining to this dreadful election is to embolden girls and women to speak up, not submit. Read more »     George F. Will Congress insists on making itself irrelevant A ruling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should send a message to conservatives. Read more »     Kathleen Parker Don't be afraid. Be worried. The divisiveness and acrimony of this election season will be difficult to stanch. Read more »   Nathaniel Persily and Jon Cohen Americans are losing faith in democracy — and in each other Many voters say they would question the legitimacy of a win by the presidential candidate they oppose, which is a terrible sign for the electoral process. Read more »   Hosea L. Martin A not-so-harrowing trip through Chicago's South Side During a recent visit, I encountered mothers with small children, college students and friendly neighbors — and no bad guys. Read more »   David Eichenthal It's not just Petersburg Many cities are facing a crisis of declining revenue amid skyrocketing demand for services. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Norman Leahy Donald Trump’s withdrawal from Virginia may mean a wave election is on the horizon Still, Virginia Republicans should be okay. Read more »   D.A. Villar Seeking a scientific renaissance in D.C. The Smithsonian needs more funding — our future depends on it. Read more »   Basil Parlett Let these fields lie Bowie's White Marsh Plantation has too much history to become just another development. Read more »     Dana Milbank Shame on Trump? Shame on us. We all need to atone for his sins. Read more »   Anne Applebaum Has Europe found an antidote to authoritarianism? New parties and citizen movements have begun to turn back the illiberal wave. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Sketchpad: Trump outlines his endgame A Trump admistration spring fashion preview He plans to take it with him. In vogue: sexual assaults and misogyny.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Our endorsements for Montgomery County school board At a "tipping point," the system needs stability from the board. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Donald Trump's dangerous ploy to destabilize democracy Backed into a corner, the GOP nominee spews his most inflammatory demagoguery yet. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs Happy Hour Roundup Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   Clinton has closed the deal, but the final debate still matters It's her chance to pivot away from the toxic election. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Bob Dylan’s power of prophesy By Jim Hoagland  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more » The prospect of a nuclear attack is more important than Trump's groping The candidates are avoiding talking about the issues that should matter the most to voters. By Ed Rogers  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   Americans really hate Trump The longer he tries to sell himself to the masses, the less they like him. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   What Republicans should learn from Trump’s failed war on the media If Republicans indulge the narrative of betrayal and victimhood, it will once again be turned back on them. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  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. 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