Thursday's Opinions: Our campaign lost the election. But Trump’s team must own up to how he won.

America will soon be ruled by a minority; Trump's Carrier deal is the opposite of conservatism; A lesson for Angela Merkel: Good intentions aren't always good politics; Kellyanne Conway is playing the 'woman card' all wrong; Students are shouting down pro-Israel speakers — and silencing free speech; How to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act — responsibly; What's really to blame for the productivity slowdown; The Pentagon can't afford to sweep spending under the rug; It's up to Congress to protect 'dreamers' from deportation; Ka-ching! Gambling addicts' problems just got worse.; How can a cable-news obsessed President Trump preside over AT&T-Time Warner merger?; Happy Hour Roundup; A troubling quote from Trump’s pick for Homeland Security chief; The Republicans need better answers to justify ‘repeal and dawdle’; Fox News’s Tucker Carlson has no business lecturing about journalism ethics; Four ideas for surviving in the Trump era     Jennifer Palmieri Our campaign lost the election. But Trump's team must own up to how he won. Trump must show he understands the concerns and fears of all Americans. Read more » Latest Columns   E.J. Dionne Jr. America will soon be ruled by a minority The election results should ignite electoral college reform, but because they benefit the GOP, nothing is likely to change. Read more »     George F. Will Trump's Carrier deal is the opposite of conservatism Republicans succumb to the fatal conceit that politicians know better than markets. Read more »   Charles Lane A lesson for Angela Merkel: Good intentions aren't always good politics Her refugee reversal is a response to plunging poll numbers and widespread pushback. Read more »     Dana Milbank Kellyanne Conway is playing the 'woman card' all wrong She seems to lack self-awareness about the choice she made to help elect Donald Trump. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Cary Nelson and David Greenberg Students are shouting down pro-Israel speakers — and silencing free speech A trend called "anti-normalization" ends up normalizing censorship. Read more »   Marilyn Tavenner How to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act — responsibly Consumers deserve a stable transition that addresses incentives to keep healthy Americans in the insurance pool. Read more »     Robert J. Samuelson What's really to blame for the productivity slowdown The health-care, education and housing sectors have gotten bigger, without getting more productive, a new report contends. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Donald Trump has a diagram of his new power base How Paul Ryan sees Trump’s lies He will take his cut. It doesn't bother the Speaker of the House when Trump tweets, with no evidence, that he would have won the popular vote if you deducted "the millions who voted illegally".   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View The Pentagon can't afford to sweep spending under the rug Ideas for efficiency should be aired, not buried. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   It's up to Congress to protect 'dreamers' from deportation What possible advantage would be gained by targeting and tracking down this group of immigrants? By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Ka-ching! Gambling addicts' problems just got worse. With the opening of MGM's gigantic casino near D.C., the vulnerable are in MGM's crosshairs. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs How can a cable-news obsessed President Trump preside over AT&T-Time Warner merger? Connecticut senator wants to know. By Erik Wemple  •  Erik Wemple  •  Read more »   Happy Hour Roundup Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   A troubling quote from Trump’s pick for Homeland Security chief Senators should ask John Kelly for clarification at his confirmation hearings. By Greg Sargent  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   The Republicans need better answers to justify ‘repeal and dawdle’ Republicans are playing chicken with vulnerable Americans. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Fox News’s Tucker Carlson has no business lecturing about journalism ethics A brief history lesson says why. By Erik Wemple  •  Erik Wemple  •  Read more »   Four ideas for surviving in the Trump era Look beyond government for problem-solving. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  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