Business
Will ‘free stuff’ tempt Americans to try socialism?
They base their decision on genuine economic research, they will not.
Opinion
Ignatius: U.S. needs to learn to win wars without fighting
China makes its military gains with stealth, while others rely on belligerence and disruption.
Opinion
Milbank: Going with ‘gut’ instincts is no way to lead a nation
Trump’s gut tells him more than others’ brains, but it’s just his emotion silencing critical thinking.
Opinion
Thiessen: Gene editing of embryos a door to disturbing future
Think inequality is bad today? Wait to see what it looks like in the genetically modified future.
Opinion
Harrop: What’s gained by comparing risks of alcohol, opioids?
Calling one worse than the other ignores the differences in how each is used and abused.
Opinion
Milbank: It’s limping, but truth is catching up to Trump
On the economy, climate change, the midterms and more, Americans see the truth with their own eyes.
Opinion
Ignatius: Khashoggi’s death has its roots in Saudi family feud
The crown prince has become increasingly anxious and aggressive toward those he considers enemies.
Opinion
Parker: What will women bring to the congressional table?
A bipartisan summit shows women have common cause — surprise — on health care and caregiving.
Opinion
Thiessen: Trump’s ready to deal if the Democrats play fair
House Democrats have to decide if they want to lead Congress or the resistance. They can’t do both.
Opinion
Milbank: Tear gas shows Trump has kids’ best interests in mind
He loves kids, which is why he works to deny them so much, like health care, food stamps…
Opinion
Robinson: Trump fiddles with matches as the world burns
The president isn’t just refusing to address climate change; he’s eagerly trying to accelerate it.
Opinion
Harrop: Passionate left should dial back the infighting
Threatening to ‘primary’ respected, reasonable Democrats ignores the party’s recent good showing.
Opinion
Saunders: ‘Nutty 9th’ proves federal courts politically divided
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is a preferred venue for lawyers shopping for a liberal decision.
Opinion
Rubin: Unraveling of Trump presidency is only just beginning
If Trump seems more irrational, maybe it has to do with what he faces from Congress and Mueller.
Opinion
Delta policy on seat selection is discouraging
I am a senior living on a fixed income. So, when I had an opportunity to see my…
Opinion
Parker: Real strenth means taking a hard line when it hurts
The president confuses showing strength with cravenly turning a blind eye to Saudi atrocities.
Opinion
Robinson: The low price Saudis paid to get away with murder
For a little flattery and a few billion in arm sales, Trump accepted the death of a journalist.
Opinion
Petri: Justice for the unthinkable crime? All together now
We’ve heard the chants. This is what comes of sending government emails from a private account.
Opinion
Schwab: Midterms were a stress test for the 2020 election
The election provided evidence of the power of GOP suppression tactics, and that it can be overcome.
Business
Should Uncle Sam subsidize the nuclear family?
The damage done to families by 1960s welfare policies must be repaired.