Opinions P.M.: I expected better of Virginia’s legislators

What Jeffrey Epstein's crimes say about our era; The early states are a five-way race, for now

I expected better of Virginia's legislators They punted on the special session I called to talk about gun legislation. That's not what they were elected for. By Ralph Northam · Read more What Jeffrey Epstein's crimes say about our era The Epstein scandal blows holes through the foundational myths of our time. By Helaine Olen · Read more   The early states are a five-way race, for now This is a state-by-state race — and it's a dead heat so far. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   Why is CNN making things easier for Democrats? The news outlet issues rule limiting what sorts of questions it may pose to candidates at the July 30-31 Democratic debates. By Erik Wemple · Read more   Biden's electability is a myth Trump will easily portray Biden as a swamp creature. By Marc Thiessen · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Act Four Dear Robert Foster and Mike Pence: I have some ideas for how to protect your virtue I get that preserving your reputation is hard! A male colleague and I are here to help! By Alyssa Rosenberg and Robert Gebelhoff · Read more   With census order, Trump would seek to defy the courts We don't have a third branch if Trump succeeds. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   The Plum Line Why gender will define the 2020 election The GOP keeps getting more male, while multiple women run on the Democratic side. And, oh yeah, Donald Trump. By Paul Waldman · Read more   Saudi Arabia has made its point, and it's a whole row of them R.I.P. By Tom Toles · Read more   DemocracyPost Beware the Trump administration's plans for 'fresh thinking' on human rights A State Department proposal poses threats to the very human rights that it purports to strengthen. By Kenneth Roth · Read more   Canada's election will be deeply shaped by Trump In the era of Trump, no electoral outcome should be beyond anyone's imagination. By J.J. McCullough · Read more   Hong Kong's propaganda battle is playing out in the media — and in cyberspace Hong Kong could reshape what modern protest looks like in the face of authoritarian regimes. By Louisa Lim and Ilaria Maria Sala · Read more   She survived the Charleston church shooting. Now she feels rejected by her house of worship. Joe Biden was holding a town hall in Charleston, S.C., on Sunday when Felicia Sanders, a survivor of the Emanuel AME church shooting, posed a question to the former vice president: "With gun violence comes post-traumatic stress disorder. What are we going to do about that?" By Joy Yi · Read more   The toxic stress of detention can dramatically alter kids' lives Detention centers on the border can induce harm. By Nadine Burke Harris · Read more   The Plum Line Trump's mass arrests are set to begin. Here's the Democratic answer. A new proposal from Democrats would protect children and families. By Greg Sargent · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Recommended for you Get The Trailer newsletter News and insight on political campaigns around the country, from David Weigel. 435 districts. 50 states. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Sign Up

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