Today's Opinions: This time, we will not be silent on Iran

What 'The Last Jedi' gets wrong about fascism We're rushing toward the breaking point

Gregorio Borgia / AP Mike Pence This time, we will not be silent on Iran We stand with the proud people of Iran because it is right, and because the regime in Tehran threatens the peace and security of the world. Read more »    Elizabeth Bruenig What 'The Last Jedi' gets wrong about fascism And inequality. Read more »      E.J. Dionne Jr. We're rushing toward the breaking point Not even Mueller has a button on his desk he can press to get us out of this without scars. Read more »      George F. Will America needs a balanced-budget amendment It would counter the abandonment of the original understanding of the Constitution. Read more »      Charles Lane What Angela Merkel could tell Republicans about the midterms She knows — and the GOP should take heed — that a good economy doesn't guarantee electoral wins. Read more »      Dana Milbank A considered response to Trump's critics: Your momma Suck it up, you snot-faced phlegm-wads. Read more »   Ward Connerly Mike Gonzalez It's time the Census Bureau stops dividing America Racial categories are unscientific and unhelpful. Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT    Hugh Hewitt Do it, Mitch McConnell. Employ the Reid Rule on Trump's nominees. Not having Richard Grenell on the job as Germany's ambassador is the latest illustration of the damage Democrats have done. Read more »   David Albright Andrea Stricker Europe's best chance on Iran could soon evaporate Trump must decide this month whether to remain in the nuclear deal. Read more »      Robert J. Samuelson In search of progress in 2018 It's often disappointing, because even when it occurs, it spawns new problems or reveals that old problems were underestimated in their complexity or inertia. Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes Trump has us all thinking about button sizes Trump starts the new year off with a bang Sometimes size does matter. The president is comparing sizes again.   The Post's View At last, some good news on North Korea A possible thaw between North and South should be welcomed as a chance to prevent a slide toward war. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump's travel ban is still indefensible Although it is a shadow of earlier orders, it still has no place in America. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   2018 has to be the year Maryland ends parental rights for rapists Legislation allowing victims to terminate the parental rights of their attackers has failed nine times. 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 »   Pundit on Fox News: Anti-Trump media is using his words against him Blames liberal media for seeking to disqualify Trump, though disqualifying evidence is right at hand. By Erik Wemple  •   Erik Wemple   •   Read more »   What is a Steve Bannon, anyway? I don't want to clap and bring him back. By Alexandra Petri  •   ComPost   •   Read more »   New Year's Eve at Mar-A-Lago: Another reminder of Trump's degradation It's easy to lose sight of all the ways Trump is damaging our politics. By Helaine Olen  •   The Plum Line   •   Read more »   Does the Hillary Clinton email matter need a fresh look? Yes. The Justice Department should get to the bottom of this and set the record straight. Americans need to be assured that Hillary Clinton operated lawfully. By Ed Rogers  •   PostPartisan   •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Daily 202 newsletter PowerPost's must-read morning briefing for decision-makers. Sign Up  »         Share Opinions:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Opinions or because it is included in your subscription. 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. ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071