Opinion
Robinson: Respect for Kavanaugh, Ford requires FBI’s help
For Republicans to “plow ahead” could be risky for their nominee and for themselves in November.
Opinion
Harrop: Women, ignore Wall Street Journal’s fashion advice
Its sartorial tips told men to dress more neatly, but gave questionable pointers to working women.
Opinion
Burke: Take no comfort in our distance from disaster
We don’t face hurricanes, but that shouldn’t prevent us from preparing for quakes and other disasters.
Opinion
Will: Confirmation to court now a maelstrom of insincerities
Congress’ political priorities threaten to infect a court that has retained the public’s respect.
Opinion
Saunders: Democrats have forgotten that accused have rights
The Democrats desire to get even has driven them to tarnish the reputation of a respected jurist.
Opinion
Harrop: What a rational immigration policy might look like
Immigration reforms will have to be humane, enforceable and meet America’s needs for labor.
Opinion
Parker: The hurricane has passed, but Florence isn’t done yet
The Carolinas’ residents now live with the threat of flooding from rising rivers after record rains.
Opinion
Robinson: Decency requires Senate panel hear Ford’s testimony
And Kavanaugh should welcome the scrutiny, to remove all doubt before he is seated on the court.
Opinion
Schwab: For Trump’s base it’s personal — finance, that is
But if two of Trump’s richest beneficiaries are reversing course, is there hope his base will, too?
Business
Political polarization isn’t good for the economy
It’s a danger to our democracy and economy, no matter what your political affiliation might be.
Opinion
Ignatius: The jigsaw puzzle of a denuclearized North Korea
The first pieces easily fit into place, but we could be left with a big empty space in…
Opinion
Parker: Is mistaken identity in play in Kavanaugh allegation?
Christine Ford may be telling the truth that she was attacked but still mistaken about her attacker.
Opinion
Milbank: Why Johnny can’t hold public officials to their word
Along with deleting Helen Keller from textbooks, Texas removes a lesson on officials’ accountability.
Opinion
Milbank: Why GOP suddenly went quiet on Kavanaugh allegation
Republicans are treading carefully in how they are seen treating an alleged sexual assault victim.
Opinion
Ignatius: The Israel-Palestinian peace process is dead
The U.S. is no longer the indispensable mediator, and Russia is cutting peace deals among tyrants.
Opinion
Thiessen: Chaos or not, Trump’s foreign policy getting results
Had Trump’s order not been countermanded, Syria might now be free of the threat of Assad.
Opinion
Jeff Sax is playing dirty politics
I’m extremely disappointed to see the direction the Jeff Sax campaign is heading by spreading misinformation about Rep.…
Opinion
Robinson: The evidence for climate change is all around us
As storms, heat waves and more worsen in intensity, we can’t deny we’re moving in the wrong direction.
Opinion
Harrop: At state level, voters prefer competence to party
It’s why several New England states send Democrats to D.C., but vote in Republicans as governor.
Opinion
Milbank: The election will be all about Trump, worrying GOP
Republicans might yet avoid a Blue Wave, but the midterms hinge on voters’ opinion of Trump.