Wednesday's Opinions: What we have learned in the past six months about Trump

Bizarre. Absurd. Ridiculous. Embarrassing. Trump.; Working with Russia might be the best path to peace in Syria   Democracy Dies in Darkness       Jonathan Capehart What we have learned in the past six months about Trump I mine the "Cape Up" archives for various bits of wisdom from some great guests. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns   Kathleen Parker Bizarre. Absurd. Ridiculous. Embarrassing. Trump. We look like fools because our president so convincingly plays one. Read more »     David Ignatius Working with Russia might be the best path to peace in Syria It would be distasteful, but spurning Moscow likely would make things worse for all sides. Read more »   David E. Kendall The Russia probe can't be fired As Nixon learned, not even presidents can cancel investigations. Read more »   Hugh Hewitt Combative, but not cruel, Mr. President Going too far could threaten Trump's agenda. Read more »   Christine Emba America badly needs relationship counseling Happy anniversary! We're on the rocks. Read more »   Katrina vanden Heuvel Patriotism in the Trump era As George Orwell once wrote, "Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism." Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes What would it actually be like if the GOP reached out to Democrats? Winning at America’s cost Two headaches are better than one? What makes Trump go.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View If Trump takes a protectionist approach on steel, it could backfire The president is contemplating a counterproductive trade policy. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   The Supreme Court's modest decision on a controversial church-state question How things go from here, of course, will depend on where the court takes the precedent it set. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   The Washington football team's legal victory isn't a win worth celebrating The team's name is as hurtful and offensive as ever. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs ‘Dear George’: the Declaration of Independence as ‘the greatest break-up letter of all time’ "[F]orget[ting] our former love" and "pronounc[ing] our everlasting Adieu!" By Eugene Volokh  •  The Volokh Conspiracy  •  Read more »   Could an energy boom save Trump and the GOP in 2018? With President Trump directing large-scale deregulation, the anti-business climate in Washington is coming to an end -- and the resulting energy boom is certain to make a difference in today's economy. By Ed Rogers  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   What we have learned in the past six months about Trump I mine the "Cape Up" archives for various bits of wisdom from some great guests. By Jonathan Capehart  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   The Declaration of Independence and the case for a polity based on universal principles Unlike virtually all modern independence movements, the Declaration of Independence sets out a case for secession based on universal human rights rather than ethnic, cultural, or religious identity. By Ilya Somin  •  The Volokh Conspiracy  •  Read more »   What the Declaration of Independence Said and Meant Understanding the political theory on which the United States is based. By Randy Barnett  •  The Volokh Conspiracy  •  Read more » Recommended for you   The Energy 202 Your daily guide to the energy and environment debate. 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. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071