Rash Report: 'Afghanistan Papers' show the power of the press
Washington Post's publication of "A Secret History of the War" exposes lies spanning 18 years across three presidential administrations.
Chaotic care report ignores broader challenges of integrating the disabled
Focus greater attention on structural barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities.
Olympics should make clear that those who cheat can't compete
Instead of an outright ban, anti-doping agency gave Russia a slap on the wrist.
Therese Raphael
Boris Johnson's Christmases all arrive at once
None of the three advantages that brought him Britain's election will endure.
Joe Atkins and Mike Slavik
Southwestern states, keep your hands off Dakota County water
The County Board and the DNR said "no" to the request, but more applications are coming.
Aaron Blake
McConnell indicates he'll let Trump's lawyers dictate Trump's impeachment trial
Or, as he put it, "I'm going to take my cues from the president's lawyers."
Coree Scott Brown
Britain will leave the European Union. Does that mean Scotland will leave Britain?
The governments in London and Edinburgh now seem set on a collision course, with the possibility of protracted conflict and possibly legal action.
Henry Farrell
After Britain's elections, people are talking about a united Ireland. Don't hold your breath.
There are several countervailing forces.
Hugh Hewitt
FBI, media failure in 'Russiagate' was catastrophic
And Attorney General William Barr was right to say so.
Steve Chapman
The redemption of Michael Vick
He admitted to fighting and torturing dogs but now he's trying to help them. Should he be commended for trying for atonement?
Pamela Hill Nettleton
We are asking the wrong questions about domestic violence
Focus needs to shift from the victim to the abuser.
Daniel J. Jones
It's time Americans read Senate's 2014 torture report
A film, "The Report," is helping to bring the facts of the post-9/11 CIA detention program to a wider audience, but there's so much more for people to know.
Brendan Nyhan
The presidential candidate who gets it mostly wrong
Outsiderism, term limits, direct democracy: You could teach a political science class on all of Tom Steyer's bad ideas.
Farhad Manjoo
America's public restrooms are kind of great now
This is a story about identity politics, advocacy, design and architecture. With cleanliness and privacy for all.
Multiple authors
Counterpoint: Yes, we state legislators belong in the Mideast. Here's why we're there.
Our experiences here will help us to better serve our constituents.
Opinion Exchange
Federal student loan program is failing taxpayers, students
And Education Secretary DeVos has an idea that deserves consideration.
Jeremy Munson
'Green' energy relies on copper-nickel mining
The metals needed for electric cars, turbines and solar panels come from somewhere, and the process is not as clean as you think.
Jennifer Rubin
Three better choices than Greta Thunberg for Time's 'person of the year'
In terms of a unique, indispensable contribution, the Hong Kong protesters most deserved Time magazine's recognition.
Thomas L. Friedman
Thomas L. Friedman: Impeach Trump and save America
When I hear Trump defenders scream, "Impeachment subverts the will of the people," I say: "Really? What do you think Trump was doing in Ukraine?"
Elizabeth N. Saunders
What we learned from the Afghanistan documents
There was no coherent policy. War costs were abstract. The wrong measure of success (fatalities) was used. State-building couldn't fix underlying social problems.
Michael W. McNabb
Crumbling academic infrastructure should be University of Minnesota regents' priority
The necessary money can come from administrative costs. Here's the documentation.
Jon Healey
Impeachment: Shouldn't we be throwing the kitchen sink at Trump?
History says go big, but Democrats are showing restraint. That's OK. The outcome won't change, and there are other helpful things to do.
Eli Lake
FBI inspector general's report has bad news for Democrats, too
Not too long ago, abuse of the FISA process was something that concerned them.
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