Monday's Opinions: The new politics of fear

Dump the electoral college? Bad idea, says Al Gore's former campaign chairman.; A workable Homeland Security plan for Trump; Trump's risky nationalism; On tax reform, take a page from Ronald Reagan; Send D.C.'s paid family leave plan back to the drawing board; No need for stimulus; The case for saving the Paris agreement; Pray for the First Amendment. Now.; Sunday Wrap; Folks, this isn’t economic dystopia     David Vincent / AP   E.J. Dionne Jr. The new politics of fear France's presidential race shows the radicalization of the right and fragmentation of the left. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns William M. Daley Dump the electoral college? Bad idea, says Al Gore's former campaign chairman. Doing away with our imperfect system could invite unworkable ruling coalitions of small, niche parties a la Europe. Read more »   Josh Rogin A workable Homeland Security plan for Trump Rep. Michael McCaul, a leading candidate for DHS secretary, has a detailed proposal for enacting the president-elect's vision. Read more »     Robert J. Samuelson Trump's risky nationalism Trade is an aspect of foreign policy that should not be cast aside lightly. Read more »   Lawrence Summers On tax reform, take a page from Ronald Reagan The former president's approach to tax policy and bipartisanship are models worth emulating. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Republican plans for Trump’s first 100 days include heaven and earth Look what’s coming after Republicans get rid of Obamacare No limits to repeal and replace, apparently. Trump's pick for health and human services secretary is a supporter of Medicare privatization.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Send D.C.'s paid family leave plan back to the drawing board Dictrict taxpayers should not have to subsidize benefits for nonresidents. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   No need for stimulus The economy isn't perfect, but progress is being made. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   The case for saving the Paris agreement Dropping out of the climate accord would let China off the hook. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs Pray for the First Amendment. Now. A week with some really bad signals for the future. By Erik Wemple  •  Erik Wemple  •  Read more » Sunday Wrap Who said what about whom? By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Folks, this isn’t economic dystopia Economic realism is in order By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   In Theory Emerging ideas and the arguments behind the news. 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