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Brooks: The challenge to institutions presented by Trumpism

To save America, we need to reform its hidebound institutions before Trumpists tear them all down.

Kristof: Myanmar proves need for International Criminal Court

Whatever your opinion of its warrant for Netanyahu, its actions on behalf of Rohingya are valid.

NOIHTufekci: Trump’s NIH pick had mixed but valid record on covid

While some predictions were off, Bhattacharya would bring an ability to question conventional attitudes.

Dowd: How is Trump ‘protecting’ women by appointing predators?

The backlash against #MeToo has left us to shrug our shoulders to ‘he said/she said’ defenses.

Kristof: Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah means little for Gaza

Netanyahu seems willing to let suffering there continue, for Palestinians and Israeli hostages alike.

Schwab: Bullying begins for all those not right with Trump

Trans folks, Democrats, Senate Republicans not keen on his nominations; they’re all on notice.

Douthat: Three theories on what Trump’s Cabinet picks portend

Will his Cabinet act more as a coalition government, a team of rivals or a team of podcasters?

Kristof: U.S. played part in crimes Netanyahu is charged with

A refusal to push harder to end indiscriminate bombings in Gaza and allow more relief should concern us.

Schwab: Incompetence of Trump’s Cabinet is the whole point

Knowledge and experience aren’t necessary if the plan is to scuttle an agency and its duties.

Stephens: Trump’s nominations of Gaetz defining deviancy down

Tapping Gaetz for AG isn’t just about ‘owning the libs’; it’s meant to instill cynicism about government.

Burke: Most ‘Asked For It,’ but where does that leave the rest?

Just as the president-elect prepares for the next four years, so can those who oppose his plans.

Goldberg: Gaetz an appointment so bad it may do some good

If he and other of Trump’s picks are confirmed it will launch the incompetence and chaos many warned of.

French: Trump’s Cabinet picks signal his coming failure

Most voters wanted a leader on prices, crime and peace; they’re getting chaos and retribution instead.

Harrop: Democrats should cooperate with GOP; when it matters

With or without a House majority, they should work across the aisle when it serves nation’s interests.

Douthat: If there’s a sacrifical pick, it’s RFK Jr., not Gaetz

Trump can live without Kennedy running HHS, especially if it helps him win confirmation for ‘his’ AG.

Krugman: Trump won’t start trade war, but he could lose it

China must run huge trade supluses to stay afloat; Trump failed in his last ‘historic trade deal.’

Goldberg: Trump’s appointments show he’s serious on deportations

Voters who assumed Trump’s promise of mass deportations was bluster, should look at his picks.

Krugman: Count on Trump’s plans bringing back inflation surge

Deportations will create job losses we can’t fill, causing food and housing prices to again soar.

Kristof: Democrats must return to their working-class roots

Some Democratic policy is in the interests of workers, but the party’s focus has been misdirected.

Stephens: Specter of anti-Semitic pogroms returns to Europe

Authorities have condemned attacks in Amsterdam, but it’s a reminder of why the nation of Israel exists.