Opinions P.M.: The Ukraine facts are clear. But does truth still matter?

Impeachment Week puts Warren in a prime 2020 position; Seven important and awful signs for Trump; 400 years later, America still has so much to learn about its racial history; Our health-care bills are a form of taxation without representation; Trump's tweets could end up being a scientific treasure; I lost my daughter at Parkland. Even small changes to stop gun violence count as progress.; I'm the fan who leaves early from Nationals' games; How right-wing media will shape the impeachment battle; The realities that politicians on both sides are missing; Trump ponders theories on how he ended up here; Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA undercover officer, says 'acting' officials are part of the problem; We all have a stake in Chesapeake oyster recovery; Democrats are taking a big impeachment risk. It's not what you think.; The bus — yes, the bus — is key to fixing our transportation woes; What Richmond can teach Washington about transit

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.       (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) The Ukraine facts are clear. But does truth still matter? Republicans must not defend the president's smokescreen of denials, insults — and blatant lies. By Editorial Board ● Read more » Impeachment Week puts Warren in a prime 2020 position Unless Democrats decide to venerate Biden as St. Joseph of Ukrainegate. By The Ranking Committee ● Read more »   Seven important and awful signs for Trump Trump will find that fear gets you only so far. By Jennifer Rubin ● Read more » 400 years later, America still has so much to learn about its racial history The specter of 1619 continues to haunt us. By Lonnie Bunch ● Read more »   Our health-care bills are a form of taxation without representation This is a more helpful way to think about our nation's out-of-control medical costs. By Helaine Olen ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Trump's tweets could end up being a scientific treasure Even if you find his Twitter feed gross, it's a great research opportunity. By Robert Gebelhoff ● Read more »   I lost my daughter at Parkland. Even small changes to stop gun violence count as progress. It's time to take the singles instead of holding out for home runs. Progress is progress. By Tony Montalto ● Read more » I'm the fan who leaves early from Nationals' games I'm there. Well, at least I'm there for some of it. By Joshua Lorenzo ● Read more »   How right-wing media will shape the impeachment battle The humming voice in every Republican's ear. By Paul Waldman ● Read more » The realities that politicians on both sides are missing Take off the blinders, and open your eyes. By Jennifer Rubin ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Trump ponders theories on how he ended up here Now he's in up to his neck. By Tom Toles ● Read more »   Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA undercover officer, says 'acting' officials are part of the problem It's already been quite a freshman year. By Jennifer Rubin ● Read more » We all have a stake in Chesapeake oyster recovery Overharvesting and pollution have reduced their numbers significantly. By Richard B. Karel ● Read more » Democrats are taking a big impeachment risk. It's not what you think. The narrow focus on Ukraine is a gamble, though there are complexities here. By Greg Sargent ● Read more » The bus — yes, the bus — is key to fixing our transportation woes Crucial investments would produce better transit. By Robert Puentes ● Read more » What Richmond can teach Washington about transit Reliability and frequency are important factors in growing ridership. By Jason Miller and Michael Kodransky ● Read more » We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Today's WorldView for analysis on the most important global story of the day, top reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know, in your inbox weekdays. Sign up »

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